Today’s quiet and simple yoga practice is done entirely on the floor. This allows the body to rest while increasing circulation in the feet, legs, and hips. Take your time and let your breath soften and relax as you enter the poses. Remember, silence, space, and stillness can be very nourishing.
If you’ve been feeling depleted or stressed, practicing close to the earth can be very restorative. Give yourself this time by following along, and feel free to check out the information below the video for additional ideas and support.
This yoga practice begins on a soft surface on the ground. Feel free to use a blanket or a carpeted floor. When you rest your body on the earth, your tissues are allowed to “let go”. There is less stress from gravity on the body when you come down to the ground, so enjoy this time on the earth to replenish your reserves!
One of the primary movements we work with in this yoga practice video is Supta Padangusthasana (reclined big-toe pose). This yoga pose is particularly helpful because the yin meridians of the inner leg (Kidney, Spleen, and Liver) are targeted when the leg is taken out to the side. It also helps to encourage blood flow into the pelvis.
To set up this pose, use a strap or reach for the upper foot. Press out through your inner heels and ground the lower leg. Invite your lower back and abdomen to release and spread.
After supta padangusthasana, we continue with a few more reclined postures, concluding with a short savasana.
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