Day 58 of #100daysofhealing . . Ashtanga Namaskara - 8 Limbs sun salutation 🌞. This pose is part of a sequence belonging to the sun salutations. It is meant to help ground the body while acknowledging the king of the sky for rising one more day. . This is for sure not the "fanciest" pose to show on IG 🤷🏻♀️. Yet the benefits it brings to the physical practice are invaluable. This pose also belongs to the heart openers as well as stabilizing ones. The name refers to the 8 points of contact the body has to the ground: toes, knees, chest, hands and chin. As awkward as it may feel in the beginning, it is a great practice of surrender where we connect with the earth that holds us and sustains us. It humbles our heart and certainly sends the mind for a spin. The act of focusing on your balance while holding the pose -and remember to breath- is a great way to shut down the inner chatter for a second or two. . #ashtanganamaskara is considered a medium to advanced level pose, but the modifications available include resting your forehead instead of your chin, to ease the pressure on the neck. Preparing poses for plank (chaturanga) are also great ways to prepare the body for this pose. . This week Ill be traveling so my posts, are going to be slightly delayed 🤓. Hope you enjoy the small demo and pointers in my stories. . . #yogaforall #deephealing #mentalhealthawareness #the100dayproject2018 #storytelling #doodleyogi #womenwhodraw #tombowdualbrushpen #rewildyourheart #creativeliving #backtobasics #weareallinthistogether (at Coral Gables, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqVlUOXhyUj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zaupxavtpn3q
