#shapeyourperspective

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#ShapeYourPerspective Day 12: Straddle Split . Sad this challenge is coming to an end. I had so much fun playing with poses and shapes. . As I said yesterday, splits are not my thing yet. After flowing on my own for a bit I worked on my splits on the ground and then decided to take it to the sky. Not a full split but it’s getting there. . Special thanks to the hosts: @ciel70 @oceanyogagirl @gesticulate @jennyclise_ @yogawithkrystin @aloyoga @alo.moves #aloyoga #alomoves #yogachallenge #splits #straddlesplits #headstand #doingthings #outdoorvoices https://www.instagram.com/p/BqP8EHLA41n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xzi02xzd1b60

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#ShapeYourPerspective Day 11: Square Split . Splits are not my thing....yet . My tight hips and hamstrings don’t allow me to get into a split yet but it is improving every day. I do not push myself or force my body to do something I know it is not capable of yet. . I work on loosening my hamstrings every day and one of my favorite, yet intense feeling, stretches is half splits, which is where I started before sliding forward to my version of a square hip split. Special thanks to the hosts: @ciel70 @oceanyogagirl @gesticulate @jennyclise_ @yogawithkrystin @aloyoga @alo.moves #aloyoga #alomoves #yogachallenge #squaresplit #splits #workingonit #practicemakesprogress (at Manhattan, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNtVsyAf6N/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19l6ov468hd46

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#ShapeYourPerspective Day 10: Tree Pose 🌳 . This is an all tome favorite for me. I thankfully have a job where I get to stand most of the day and I often find myself in tree pose to mix up my standing positions. . Today I played with balance. Closing my eyes waving my arms and embracing the windy day outside by swaying in the ‘wind’. Trunk strong, chin up and feet grounding down. . Special thanks to the hosts: @ciel70 @oceanyogagirl @gesticulate @jennyclise_ @yogawithkrystin @aloyoga @alo.moves . #aloyoga #alomoves #yogachallenge #treepose #vrksasana #balance #prayerhands https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLC99ygh6X/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1iz7fan3fju3x

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#ShapeYourPerspective Day 9: Eagle legs (and arms) . Are you feeling tied up today? . I like to practice this pose because it works on balancing when your gaze is obstructed. It’s hard to find your drishti, or gazing point which helps you balance in most poses. What helps me is not worrying about falling, instead I think about getting my knee facing forward and not giving in to the twist. I lean back into my heel, lift up through my arms, pull in through my core and breathe. . Special thanks to the hosts: @ciel70 @oceanyogagirl @gesticulate @jennyclise_ @yogawithkrystin @aloyoga @alo.moves . #aloyoga #alomoves #yogachallenge #eaglepose #drishti #twisted #yoga https://www.instagram.com/p/BqIYERQADne/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4lm4xbl6r8yg

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#ShapeYourPerspective Day 8: Marichyasana I chose a seated, straight leg, open twist variation of marichyasana because twists have been feeling really good today. I love this pose because you can use your own body to deepen your stretch and you can pull on your leg to find the neutral spine position. Special thanks to the hosts: @ciel70 @oceanyogagirl @gesticulate @jennyclise_ @yogawithkrystin @aloyoga @alo.moves #aloyoga #alomoves #yogachallenge #marichyasana #seatedtwist #twisting #doingthings #outdoorvoices (at Manhattan, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqF3hEogm9M/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gm0x6itu7z3n

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#ShapeYourPerspective Day 6: Gomukhasana Today I felt like twisting up and letting go. I did many transitions from twists to heart openers. Here I’m all twisted up and ready to unwind into a much needed meditation in Shavasana Special thanks to the hosts: @ciel70 @oceanyogagirl @gesticulate @jennyclise_ @yogawithkrystin @aloyoga @alo.moves #aloyoga #alomoves #yogachallenge #gomukhasana #twistedup #meditation https://www.instagram.com/p/BqAxyUOAtG0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1govld2dnomya

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#ShapeYourPerspective Day 5: Happy Baby! I could stay here all day... Special thanks to the hosts: @ciel70 @oceanyogagirl @gesticulate @jennyclise_ @yogawithkrystin @aloyoga @alo.moves #aloyoga #alomoves #yogachallenge #happybaby #anandabalasana #happyplace https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp99gOFgYbK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l9cy1xj2cl5s

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#ShapeYourPerspective Day 4: Forward Folding Today I chose a wide leg forward fold, Prasarita Padottanasana. Forward folding is really hard for me. I have very tight hamstrings and hips so although it feels good I don’t get very far and that is totally OK. When forward folding it is important to remember to keep your back neutral and release your neck instead of rounding your back and straining your neck to get closer to your legs, that will come with time and it won’t hurt if you do it right. Slide to see what happens when @little_miss_penny_lane realizes my head is at her level Special thanks to the hosts: @ciel70 @oceanyogagirl @gesticulate @jennyclise_ @yogawithkrystin @aloyoga @alo.moves #aloyoga #alomoves #yogachallenge #forwardfold #prasaritapadottanasana #yogawithpets #perspective (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp7mH_5AMSL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zbtnci5pg6n0