photo credit-Kristin Hunter
Day 2-
Hasta Utthanasana
the meaning: hasta - hand / uttana - intense stretch / asana - pose
Benefits:
Expands and opens the chest
Tones back muscles
Massages every organ of the abdominal area
Improves digestive system
Calms the brain
Induces meditative state
Balances Anahata Chakra
photo credit-Kristin Hunter
National Yoga Month is a national awareness campaign which is held in the month of September. The aim is to educate the public about the the health benefits of yoga.
We will be posting a posture and its benefits daily during the month of September.
Day 1-
Pranamasana-
the meaning: pranam:- to pay respect / asana- pose
Benefits:
Strengthens legs, ankles and feet
Bringing the palms together connects the right and the left hemisphere of the brain
Establishes a state of concentration and calmness
Mind-Body Balance
Centering
My actions are blissfully free from attachment to outcome. Letting go of arranging and expecting and trusting the process.
I nourish the Universe and the Universe nourishes me. In taking care of myself I nourish the Universe which I am in and is always in me.
Where you attention goes is where your energy flows. Your intention is what determines the path which the flow takes. Be aware of your intention and align it to support you.