As I said at the beginnning of practice, we were going to channel Chuck Berry and do some twistin'!
In yoga, twists are especially beneficial for "releasing tension in your spine, breaking open the outer bindings of your hips, and squeezing and releasing the sponge of your body. Twists allow you to be soft, fluid, and organic in your body movements. When you use force in a twist, it reveals how your mind if often directed and determined, reminding you to lead more from your center (your belly) and simply observe with your mind," says Rodney Yee in his book, Yoga: The Poetry of the Body. He goes on to remind us to ask the following questions: "Am I holding my breath? Am I leading with my head? Is the spiral of my body even from feet to crown of head? Do my heart and my lungs feel supported and opened?" By the way, this book is available to check out at the studio!
Quote for practice: "The intention of the effort is far more important than the effort's outcome" - Aadil Pahlkivala
True in life...and especially true on your yoga mat!
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