Tree pose, back bends, hip openers, forward bends, twists, head stand, hand stand or corpse pose... which would you say is your favorite?
I'm loving my early morning routines...waaay before Marlow wakes up. I grab my mat, some water and the baby monitor and head out to the patio. The fresh air is so crisp and clean. Some days I'm lucky for a breeze. Either way it never really matters. For an hour I get to enjoy "me" time with morning yoga. It's tremendously rewarding to open up your heart, body and mind every morning. Things are changing... my mind is clear, I laugh at myself when I fall at a really tough pose, I actually look forward to getting up in the morning and I feel amazing after.
So what does your favorite yoga pose say about you? I love balancing on one leg, twists, hip openers and back bends. I hate forward bends.
Forward Bends… You prefer to keep your own counsel like a smart ostrich. At those times when life gets overstimulating—too many choices and too much responsibility—forward bends seduce you with the sweet serenity of folding inward and retreating from the world.
Tree - your grounded but like to test your limits.
Twists… You like to know who and what's going on around and behind you. You don't see things in black or white but are stimulated by multi-dimensional situations and are not afraid of tension. Twists are a natural draw for those who find nourishment and joy from connecting to people and places while staying firmly grounded.
Hip Openers… If you like to work your edge doing Butterfly, Pigeon, or Splits, then it conveys your ability to be in touch with deep feelings. You have to be cautious though. Your willingness to overextend yourself emotionally could make you vulnerable.
Backbends... backbends like Camel, Bow, Wheel, and Dancer are my faves. If you feel the same way, it means you have an open heart, a loving and tender nature, and excitement about the future.For shy types this is scary and a true victory. For extroverts, it's a natural as a sensuous morning stretch.
Balancing on One Leg… You are more curious about precision than perfection. For you, nothing is more fun than figuring out how to sway like a tree and still stay upright. You don't even mind falling over because you always get back up and try again, understanding that is truly the heart of practice anyway.
Inversions… You've learned to include fears in the mix of a total experience. Perhaps you've started to blur the distinction between upside down and right side up, allowing for a vibrant sense of nowness wherever or however you are. Creative types who see things from all sides are drawn to inversions and so are those of us who just like to shake things up!
Headstand... If you like to gain a new perspective, Headstand might be top on your list. This pose is all about building your intuition and learning how to maintain a sense of trust and control in scary or new situations.
Handstand... If you love to pop up on your hands every chance you get, it means that you love thrilling experiences and know how to find stability in chaotic situations. You like to see the world from different views.
