Begin by finding a comfortable seated position on your mat. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, allowing yourself to arrive fully in the present moment. Set an intention for your practice, perhaps something like, “I am open to receiving guidance from my inner wisdom.”
Start to gently warm up your body by moving through a few rounds of Cat-Cow. On an inhale, arch your back and lift your gaze, and on an exhale, round your spine and tuck your chin. Continue this movement with your breath for a few rounds, allowing your body to awaken and your breath to deepen.
From here, come into a tabletop position. Begin to move through some gentle Sun Salutations, linking your breath with movement. On an inhale, reach your arms overhead, and on an exhale, fold forward and place your hands on the mat. Step back into a high plank, and lower down into Chaturanga. Inhale into Upward Facing Dog, and exhale into Downward Facing Dog. Take a few breaths here, pedaling out your feet and finding stillness in the pose.
From Downward Facing Dog, step your right foot forward into a low lunge. Keep your back knee lifted or lower it down for a deeper stretch. Inhale, reach your arms overhead, and exhale, bring your hands to heart center. Take a moment here to connect with your breath and set an intention for this pose. Perhaps it is to tap into your inner wisdom or to release any tension or doubt.
From low lunge, transition into Warrior II. Open your hips and extend your arms out to the sides, gazing over your front fingertips. Sink into the pose, feeling strong and grounded. Take a few breaths here, allowing any thoughts or emotions to arise and pass without judgment.
Next, move into Triangle Pose. Straighten your front leg and reach your front arm forward, then hinge at your hip and lower your hand down to your shin, ankle, or the floor. Extend your other arm up towards the sky, creating a straight line from your fingertips to your heels. Breathe deeply here, feeling a sense of expansion and openness.
Return to Warrior II and then step back into Downward Facing Dog. Take a few breaths here, allowing your body to relax and release any tension.
Repeat the sequence on the other side, stepping your left foot forward into a low lunge and moving through Warrior II and Triangle Pose. Take your time in each pose, allowing yourself to fully experience the sensations and emotions that arise.
After completing both sides, come back to Downward Facing Dog. From here, slowly lower down onto your mat and come into Child’s Pose. Rest your forehead on the mat and extend your arms forward, surrendering any remaining tension or resistance.
Stay in Child’s Pose for a few minutes, focusing on your breath and allowing yourself to fully relax and let go. Feel the support of the earth beneath you and the gentle rhythm of your breath.
When you’re ready, slowly come up to a seated position. Bring your hands to heart center and take a moment to express gratitude for the wisdom and guidance you have received during this practice. Take this sense of inner wisdom with you as you move through the rest of your day.
Namaste.
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