Favorite Thanksgiving Yoga Pose
While I don’t encourage overeating there is something about holidays, like Thanksgiving, that can leave us feeling more full than we may like. Eating and stretching may seem like they don’t go together however, certain poses can aid in speeding digestion, providing some relief.
So what is my favorite pose after a large feast?
A Seated Twist
Why?
Twisting helps to wring out the old blood from our organs, encouraging fresh blood flow as it increases circulation and stimulates digestion.
How?
As this picture suggests, you can be seated on the ground or you can sit up tall in a chair (not resting on the back of the chair). Inhale lift in your chest and as you exhale, twist gently to the left, taking your right hand to your left knee. Take your left hand back behind you and take ahold of the back of the seat. Stay here for 3-5 breaths and then repeat this on the right side.
I wish you all a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving full of family, friends, light and love.
~The divine in me salutes the divine in you~
Picture Credit: Melissa Brott Photography
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