HAIR/MAKEUP: BETH WALKER; CLOTHING - TOP: JOYLAB; BOTTOMS: SYNERGY CLOTHING; SHOES: A NEW DAY; JEWELRY: MODEL’S OWNUTTHITA PARSVAKONASANA
Extended Side Angle, variation
This standing pose can strengthen your legs,
revealing your innate power. The arm variation
creates a feeling of being supported.
HOW-TO: Step your feet out wide and turn
your right leg out. Turn your back foot in
slightly. On an inhalation, reach your arms
out to each side; on an exhalation, bend your
front knee to 90 degrees. On an inhalation,
reach your right arm forward, shifting your
pelvis and torso over your front leg. Bring your
right arm and hand to the inside of your front
leg. Squeeze your right arm and inner thigh
together as you reach your top arm overhead
to lengthen your spine. Take 15-20 deep
breaths then repeat on the left.On the
SUKHASANA
Easy Pose
If you’re anxious before fl ying,
it might be because you’re not
in the moment: You’re worrying
about what’s going to happen.
Practice this simple seated
posture to anchor you in the
present and help you feel safe
and calm.
HOW-TO:From a seated
position, cross your legs. Place
your palms down on your
thighs so the heaviness of your
hands can cultivate a sense of
grounding. Keep your chest
lifted and breathe deeply, then close your eyes
and focus your attention on the feeling of the
solid ground beneath you. Recite the mantra
“I am safe” silently to yourself 10 times, then
switch the cross of your legs and repeat.Air travel is stressful—and can really put a damper on your
vacation or business plans. Here, three mini sequences to do
at the airport, in your seat, and after your fl ight to calm your
nerves, mitigate tightness, and help you feel grounded.SEQUENCE BY SARAH EZRIN
ILLUSTRATIONS BY MIRA LOU
PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER DOUGHERTY5 Poses to Calm Preflight Jitters
Find an empty-ish space near your gate and practice these postures:FLY
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