As the sap rises and the new green leaves begin to grow, we can feel nature’s energy change and we begin a new cycle of life. Spring is in the air. Hurray!! Gone are the short, cold days of the winter when we naturally feel like curling up and hibernating. It is warm and sunny and light. Time to blow away the cobwebs and shake off the dust. Time to spring clean ourselves and to flow with the rising energy levels.
Spring is the perfect time to explore your astanga practise. With the energetic sequences of movements it is an aerobic form of exercise that builds heat in the body and basically makes you feel hot and sweaty!! Your body eliminates toxins through sweat so the hotter and sweatier the better the cleansing!
The strong rhythmic breathing and abdominal locks or Bandas play a crucial role in generating this internal heat. Basically you lift the pelvic floor muscles and pull your tummy button in during your practise which engages the necessary abdominal and pelvic muscles to create core stability. On an energetic level, these locks help to keep the heat and energy in the body. Bring a towel, enjoy a spring clean and the feeling of lightness and vibrancy astanga yoga brings.
Spring is the perfect time to explore your astanga practise. With the energetic sequences of movements it is an aerobic form of exercise that builds heat in the body and basically makes you feel hot and sweaty!! Your body eliminates toxins through sweat so the hotter and sweatier the better the cleansing!
The strong rhythmic breathing and abdominal locks or Bandas play a crucial role in generating this internal heat. Basically you lift the pelvic floor muscles and pull your tummy button in during your practise which engages the necessary abdominal and pelvic muscles to create core stability. On an energetic level, these locks help to keep the heat and energy in the body. Bring a towel, enjoy a spring clean and the feeling of lightness and vibrancy astanga yoga brings.
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