Back to the yoga. I've been teaching the above pose nearly every class for the last couple weeks. This is for my friends with low back issues, ones that sit or stand for long periods, for the mamas and papas that pop their hips forward/to cradle their babes, for the deep back bending kings and queens, etc. Place a block on the low setting beneath your sacrum. It's the low and flat part of your back, just above the tailbone. Providing a nice, wide base allowing your bones to rest. The goal here is to let your bones become heavy, with time and breath; taking great care to relax. You can plant your feet, lift your heels to dangle by your cheeks, or send your legs out long. Let your entire body relax, if your core is engaged with your legs lifted, bring them back to earth. Steady your breath and stay here for a good 5-10 minutes, allowing a broad achy-ness. To come out, plant feet wide, lift hips slowly removing the block, and knock the knees together. Slowly, take the knees side to side, like awkward windshield wipers, taking your time to come out and up. For more zen-like poses re-connecting to yourself, check out my #lucyletsgo blog: get your zen on with @lucyactivewear. I wrote this in prep for the holiday season and think it's quite necessary during this highly charged week. Link in profile or here: http://www.lucy.com/lets-go-blog/muse/get-your-zen-on.html #lucyambsdr (at Sacramento, California)