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IN BALIFROG: This pose stretches out the inner thighs, groin and hips.
It’s an intense posture that encourages deep breathing to open
and release the groin. When the hips begin to release, there is
increased and enhanced blood flow to the reproductive system.
It opens the heart chakra and connects a direct flow of energy
into the womb. Moving energy through the reproductive organs
creates space. In traditional Chinese medicine, zi gong is the
uterus, which translates to women’s palace. In yoga, the second
chakra (svadhisthana) translates to “one’s own place” and relates
to the water element. In Frog Pose you can begin to visualise
energy flowing freely and smoothly. When energy flows through
this chakra, you can bring the sexual energy back into the
reproductive organs.
SETU BANDHA SARVANGASANA (SUPPORTED BRIDGE):
This posture allows us to be expressive through opening and
stretching the front part of our body. There is duality of yin and
yang in this pose and it revitalises and calms. The back bending
action tones the kidneys and adrenal glands, while opening the
chest stabilises our emotions and boosts our immune system. In
this asana we are exposed to see the truth in Self. The chin lock
gently stimulates and helps balance our thyroid and parathyroid
gland.
VIPARTITI KARANI (Feet up the wall): Place your pelvis
on a pillow and put your legs up the wall. Viparita Karani is
considered the ‘jewel for women in yoga’. This asana is known as
‘inverted lake’ and is based on the belief that the blood and
hormones circulate better through the body when it is inverted.
This supported inversion allows the pelvis to be above the
heart and pools the energy like a lake into your pelvis, calming
your heart and mind. This pooling effect induces the relaxation
response, calming your central nervous system and restoring
your body. Having your feet up the wall for just five minutes is
equivalent to a 30-minute power nap!
PELVIC ROCK AND CIRCLES: The combination of these two
poses helps decongest the pelvic organs and gently stimulates
the sacral plexus and relieves any lower-back pain.
SAVASANA (Dead man’s corpse): Savasana or Dead man’s
corpse is called this for a reason. It’s basically the equivalent of
lying down without moving your muscles. It’s the best pose to
finish your yoga practice and your day. This deeply restorative
pose gives your body and, most importantly, your mind
permission to be in a restful state. In Savasana our body and
nervous system enters into a state called ‘rest and digest’. As
this happens, it allows our central nervous system to destress
and restore equilibrium and to our mind, body and spirit.
Understanding our cycle is key to understanding ourselves.
By following the natural cycles of nature we can optimise our
energy and restore our bodies back to their natural state of
wellness and balance with nature’s natural order.
Dr. Amanda Waaldyk is the founder of Angea
Acupuncture and Yoga (Angea). Amanda’s passion is to
help women achieve their dreams of conceiving a baby.
From conception to pregnancy to birth and beyond,
Amanda and her team of highly specialised
acupuncturists are there to help. Along with her work
as an acupuncturist and Chinese medicine doctor,
Amanda teaches pre-natal yoga and offers in-person and online classes.
Further supporting her love for Chinese herbs, Amanda has developed a
range of organic, medicinal teas – Angea Wellness Teas. To find out more
about Amanda and the Angea mission log on to: angea.com.au or follow
the journey on Instagram: @angea_acupuncture_yoga