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Mindfulness off the Mat list)
By now, you’re probably at least vaguely aware that some poses “do it”
for you more than others. Sure, there are those poses that we know are
beneficial, but feel somewhat like that healthy food item that you’ll eat,
but not relish. Then there are those poses that make your Top Five list….the
ones you really look forward to doing, the ones that make you sigh with
relief. Clearly, these poses have a natural synchronicity with you and your
body. Why not take advantage of that observation, and build a mini home yoga
routine based on it? Choose anywhere from 3-5 such poses, and allocate a few
minutes to do them. Cycle through them, one by one, then repeat the cycle.
Do a total of three or four cycles. With the first time, focus on your
breathing, and on proper form. The second time, slow down…try to hold the
poses for twice the duration you’re inclined to hold them. For the third and
fourth time, focus on the same sense of mind/body relaxation that we aim to
achieve in Savasana (the Relaxation Pose). Following this pattern, you will
commonly find a welcome increase in flexibility, calm, and enjoyment.
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