Yoga Journal USA – June 2017

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2017

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CHELSEA JACKSON ROBERTS

VIRABHADRASANA II

Warrior Pose II

“The more I ground into and trust the earth and my body

in Warrior II, the more I am able to breathe. I practice

turning my palms up on the inhalation, while I outwardly

rotate my shoulders and open my heart. During the exha-

lation, I turn my palms down, leaving my shoulders and

heart open. I surrender to the expansion throughout my

body while acknowledging how strong I truly feel. I use

the breath to find both strength and surrender.”

PHOTO: PAUL MILLER

HATHA YOGA TEACHER AND FOUNDER OF YOGA,

LITERATURE, & ART CAMP FOR TEEN GIRLS