The Winter Solstice is the longest night time of the 12 months, however that additionally means the return of the sunshine. The times get longer from right here. This time is a good likelihood to replicate on what has been and has occurred and what lies forward.
It’s a nice time to spend some restorative enjoyable time on the mat, with passive lengthy held poses mixed with affirmations.
With every affirmation, repeat it internally to your self. Not asking your self to consider it however merely noticing what comes up for you. For those who react positively or negatively. Give your self the possibility to replicate in your journal on the finish.
Maintain every pose for 2-3 minutes and seize some props (blocks, bolster, cushions, blankets) to make your self snug.
1. Seated Neck Stretch – Begin seated, nonetheless is snug for you. Let the arms relaxation on the thighs, roll the shoulders away from the ears, attain up by means of the crown of the pinnacle. Drop the precise ear in direction of the precise shoulder, whereas persevering with to press the left one down. Possibly turning the chin up or down, enjoying with the place the stretch is felt most.
Affirmation: Deep inside me is an infinite supply of peace.
Carry up after which decrease left ear to left shoulder.
Affirmation: I really like and settle for myself precisely as I’m.
2. Straddle Fold – Prolong the legs out, widening them to the edges. Make this supported as wanted, raise the hips onto a prop or bend the knees. Start to spherical as you fold down in to the middle. Use props to assist the pinnacle or chest as you want.
Affirmation: I’m free to decide on a distinct thought.
3. Half Saddle – Flip to face the highest of the mat. Bend the precise knee, and have the foot flat on the mat. Carry the left foot again beside you. With the highest of the foot urgent down. Thigh bone parallel to the longer fringe of the mat. Keep seated or decrease again for those who like. Possibly setting blocks up so one helps the higher again and one other helps the pinnacle, or decreasing all the best way right down to the again.
Affirmation: I’ve an enormous coronary heart and that’s an exquisite factor.
Carry up after which repeat on the opposite facet.
Affirmation: I’m at peace with the circulation of life.
4. Knee Pile – Out of your seat, cross the precise leg over the left. Bending on the knees so the ft are on both facet of your seat. Making an attempt to stack the knees. If this doesn’t be just right for you, you’ll be able to merely stagger the legs so the precise shin is in entrance of the left. Maintain each sit bones urgent down evenly. Keep up or spherical down over the legs, perhaps supporting with a block or bolster beneath the pinnacle.
Affirmation: I’m by no means alone and I attain out for assist once I want it.
Ease out after which repeat on the opposite facet.
Affirmation: I calm my nervous system by taking deep breaths.
5. Sphinx – Decrease onto the stomach, with the forearms in entrance to assist you. Prolong the legs again behind you, with toes untucked. The nearer the elbows are to you, the deeper the stretch. Press into the hip bones to keep away from compression within the low again.
Affirmation: I’m pleased with myself and the way far I’ve come.
6. Youngster’s Pose – Press as much as arms and knees. Bringing the large toes collectively and taking the knees as extensive as you’re feeling appropriate. Press the hips again to the heels. Then stroll the arms ahead till the brow lowers to the mat, or stack the fists or use a prop if wanted.
Affirmation: I launch the necessity to change or management others.
7. Reclined Twist – Decrease down onto the again. With ft flat to the ground and the knees bent. Carry the hips and shift them to the precise facet. Then drop each knees to the left. If you wish to intensify, cross the precise leg over the left earlier than decreasing them to the bottom. Attain the precise arm up or to the facet, urgent the precise shoulder down.
Affirmation: I dedicate time every day to self care.
Take time to raise up and arrange for the opposite facet.
Affirmation: I really like each cell in my physique.
These poses come from an hour lengthy observe on my channel and inside my app.
The affirmations come from my I Radiate Pleasure affirmation card deck. Preorder Right here.
Kassandra
