Yoga Journal Singapore - June-July 2018

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june / july 2018

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ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA
Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

From Downward-Facing Dog, step your left foot forward into a lunge, and
slide your right knee to the floor outside of your left foot. Sit down, with
your left foot pressing firmly into the floor. Turn to your left, wrap your
right arm around your left leg, and take your left hand behind you. Your
exhalations bring you deeper into the twist, while your inhalations untwist
you partway. Continue squeezing and releasing for 1 minute to cleanse
your organs and release your belly. Don’t force the movement.

SUPTA SUKHASANAReclining Easy Pose

Lie on your back, cross your shins, and reach around your legs to grab

ahold of your feet. Rock and roll up and back. Start small and let the

motion grow—you may be able to roll all the way up to sitting and

then all the way down to your back. Try to keep your back rounded

so that your rocking is smooth. This is one of the best ways to release

stagnation. Find a rhythm that connects to your breath. Practice this for 1

minute, take a 15-second break, and then cross your shins the other way

and repeat.

S AVAS ANACorpse Pose with a sandbag

At the top of your mat, place a block at the highest setting. Lie down with
the crown of your head three inches from the block. Rest a sandbag (or
another block) on your forehead at an angle so one end reaches the top of
the block behind you. Ideally, the skin of your forehead will be scrunched
down toward your nose. Weight on your forehead creates relief in your
brain and nervous system—like when a loved one puts their hand on your
head and a calm settles in.

MEDITATION WITH EYES OPEN

Sit comfortably. Many of us need to sit on a blanket so as not to overuse

our lower backs. Others may need to keep their backs against the wall for

support or sit in a chair. Take your left hand in the palm of your right hand,

and hover your hands above your lap with your elbows slightly bent away

from each other. Keep your eyes open and look about seven feet ahead

at a spot on the floor. With hands lifted and eyes open, you give yourself

focus and keep yourself from succumbing to mental drama, clearing the

cobwebs of distracting thoughts and moving toward clarity.

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