Is a standing pose and a great way to start the day.
Benefits include:
*This pose can be done anywhere, anytime as it helps to create a feeling of being grounded and strong by directing attention to the present moment.
It involves active hard-working muscles, and stacking shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles -aiming to have them all in a straight line. It Incorporates the principles of balance, alignment, and muscle engagement.
*It is Great for: countering a defeated and slumped posture in both body and mind.
How to: stand upright with feet facing forward parallel to each other with big toe bases touching and then spreading out with all other toes; arms at sides, palms facing forward. Ensure shoulders are away from ears. Gaze straight ahead. Allow a slight bend in knees.
Breathe.
Other variations include:
Standing with feet hip distance apart - helps with balance and can ease pain in lower back.
Sitting with feet under knees, trying to keep hips in line with knees (blocks/footrest under feet &/or cushion behind back can be used)
Standing with back and other body parts against a wall.
Remember:
Feet flat and are not rolled in our out, shoulders are down away from jawline rather than up near ears and knees are slightly bent rather than locked.
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