Some people hear the word Kapha and think it means “fat” and are subsequently afraid of it. Fat phobia pervades almost all health and fitness philosophies. So let’s start off this challenge by debunking the idea that Kapha, or fat for that matter, is bad. Kapha is perhaps the most balanced of all doshas and has elements of deep spirituality. The big earlobes, thick hair and large eyes signify a calm, grounded disposition that is slow to anger and more patient than most. These qualities are often associated with spiritual teachers like the Buddha. But, like all the doshas, Kapha can become imbalanced. A typical Kapha imbalance can include feelings of lethargy and dullness and mucus or damp cold in the body. Anjanayasana is a perfect antidote to this. _ Day 1 #eatlikeayogi is Anjanayasana _ Like all backbends, this asana seeks to bring energy up the spine and stimulate and internal heat or fire. By activating the quadriceps and lengthening the muscles of the back you can expect to turn on that inner fire. Alignment keys to think about while practicing Anjanayasana— _ *Activate the pelvic floor, draw the lower belly in towards the spine and think about lifting the ribs away from the hips. Avoid hinging in the lower back. *Align the knee of the bend leg with the ankle and do not move past the toes. Root down through the inner edge of the base of the big toe and avoid winging the knee out to the side. *Watch your shoulder alignment. Choose a variation that allows you to focus on external rotation of the shoulders once your arms are raised above your head. Don’t rush or force dropping the neck back. This will happen when the body is ready. *Place careful emphasis on the upper back and the sternum. Breathe into the full capacity of your lungs and expand the ribcage in every direction. _ For more details about the doshas and Ayurveda watch Sahara’s new course on @omstarsofficial Be sure to check in with @iamsahara for today’s Kapha-balancing routine. _ Join the challenge here (link also in bio) and help us raise money for @oneprosper with help from @bhaktifans _ https://omstars.com/challenges/eat-like-a-yogi _ #practiceyogachangeyourworld #onebreathatatime 🙏 https://www.instagram.com/p/BoY_rVmHW-S/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15t0d0wlosn2c
