Today I want to share with you some things that I do to boost my energy. Since the days are getting much shorter it is very natural to feel less energized. I do have to say though that I think it is very important to listen to our body and decide if we need an energizing asana sequence, breathing exercise or just REST.
This is the time to really take care of yourself before the busy holiday kicks in.
~Stay hydrated with water, fresh juice and soups.
~Load up on vitamin C.
~Eat a lot of leafy greens.
~Do your practice. Here is a link to a short sequence that you can do to boost your energy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfi7dBNiSzQ
~Practice fire breathing/kappalabhati. It is an energizing and forceful breathing exercise that creates clarity and vitality. Sit in a comfortable position either on a chair or cushion. Spine is straight and chest is lifted. Place both hands around your navel. Inhale through your nose and fill up your belly, exhale through your nose and let your belly sink in, repeat three times. Inhale and then exhale forcefully while your belly is moving in towards your spine and contracting your abdominal muscles. Allow your inhalation to happen naturally. Repeat the exhalations around 30-40 times. Then inhale fully and pause at the top of your inhale for a short moment. Feel the space and stillness within. Exhale all the air out. Repeat kappalabhati one more time.
~Relax in a restorative pose. There are many wonderful restorative poses you can do but this one is a favorite of mine. It opens the whole front body, stimulates the heart and improves circulation. Relaxing for body and mind.
Supta baddha konasana - Reclining Bound Angle or Resting Goddess Pose
Props: one bolster or a few firm pillows. 3 blankets, one behind your head and two rolled up and placed under your thighs. Optional props: One strap and eye pillow. Place strap around your sacrum, inner thighs and hook around your ankles. Place the eye pillow over your eyes. Stay for 10 minutes.
~If you don’t have the time to put together all the props just simply lie down on your back for savasana/ deep relaxation. Stay for 10 minutes.
Namaste,
Helén
~Practice fire breathing/kappalabhati. It is an energizing and forceful breathing exercise that creates clarity and vitality. Sit in a comfortable position either on a chair or cushion. Spine is straight and chest is lifted. Place both hands around your navel. Inhale through your nose and fill up your belly, exhale through your nose and let your belly sink in, repeat three times. Inhale and then exhale forcefully while your belly is moving in towards your spine and contracting your abdominal muscles. Allow your inhalation to happen naturally. Repeat the exhalations around 30-40 times. Then inhale fully and pause at the top of your inhale for a short moment. Feel the space and stillness within. Exhale all the air out. Repeat kappalabhati one more time.
~Relax in a restorative pose. There are many wonderful restorative poses you can do but this one is a favorite of mine. It opens the whole front body, stimulates the heart and improves circulation. Relaxing for body and mind.
Supta baddha konasana - Reclining Bound Angle or Resting Goddess Pose
Props: one bolster or a few firm pillows. 3 blankets, one behind your head and two rolled up and placed under your thighs. Optional props: One strap and eye pillow. Place strap around your sacrum, inner thighs and hook around your ankles. Place the eye pillow over your eyes. Stay for 10 minutes.
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