Öhrn Life Management

There are so many ways that we can further our well being by practicing yoga. Practicing yoga can be practicing life. I like to use my yoga mat as a crash pad as I experiment with dealing with issues I have. It is amazing how yoga poses can make me see things in a different perspective and further qualities that I want to see more of in my life.

For example, referring to my last post about core values, there are excellent ways that I can work on my mat to remind myself to act according to my values.

We can all further our connection to our core values by working on our physical core;

1) by hugging in to the mid-line of the body in every pose

2) by engaging our pelvic floor and abdomen in a root lock (mula bandha)

3) by breathing deeply in to the abdomen

4) by focusing on to poses that engage our core muscles, the abdomen, such as the Boat (Navasana)

5) one of my favorite poses that guide me to my core is the Eagle pose (Garudasana) that literally has me hugging my core

After a class of core work, I find it is much easier to remember to move from my core also off my mat. What about you?