....and being in the moment.
This is the essence underlying today's post. Called santosa, in sanskrit, this is another of the guiding principles within yoga's teachings (the chart I posted previously shows it under the heading of Niyamas - how we conduct ourselves in our daily lives).
If only, I hear you say.
Agreed, it's easier said than done. I, for one, have often been known to wish for something that seems well beyond my reach.
But, think about it, being content with what we've got, at this particular moment in time, stops us from worrying about the past and fretting about what's round the corner.
With the right foundations, it's a guaranteed route to finding lasting and stable harmony.
So, today's video shows not only how a stable base can support us, but also how we can make that base firmer. Without being too tongue in cheek (and forgive me any pun), this quick routine, if repeated regularly, along with others I have demonstrated, will remind you of the existence of the largest and strongest muscle in your body - your derriere - it's not called the gluteus maximus for nothing!
Without going into an anatomy and physiology lesson, the gluteals (aka glutes) are made up of three muscles (gluteus maximus, medius and minimus), each being responsible for key functions, such as stabilising the pelvis, hips and spine, maintaining leg alignment, keeping us in an upright position, ensuring core strength and so forth.
Due to predominantly sedentary lifestyles however, our glutes are nearly always asleep. They lose tone and become weak which, while I jest about Writer's Bottom, may be a root cause for injury and pain - particularly of the low back, lower limbs, even the ankles.
The postures I have shown can help to re-awaken this area of the body and re-establish correct muscle function. As always, never attempt these postures without being warmed up first or if you have an existing injury. And only go as far as your body will allow each time.
For now, be content with what you've got (Writer's Bottom included!), what you can achieve and just be in the moment.
Click the following link if video doesn't play: http://youtu.be/t_PilhZeNqc
This is the essence underlying today's post. Called santosa, in sanskrit, this is another of the guiding principles within yoga's teachings (the chart I posted previously shows it under the heading of Niyamas - how we conduct ourselves in our daily lives).
If only, I hear you say.
Agreed, it's easier said than done. I, for one, have often been known to wish for something that seems well beyond my reach.
But, think about it, being content with what we've got, at this particular moment in time, stops us from worrying about the past and fretting about what's round the corner.
With the right foundations, it's a guaranteed route to finding lasting and stable harmony.
So, today's video shows not only how a stable base can support us, but also how we can make that base firmer. Without being too tongue in cheek (and forgive me any pun), this quick routine, if repeated regularly, along with others I have demonstrated, will remind you of the existence of the largest and strongest muscle in your body - your derriere - it's not called the gluteus maximus for nothing!
Without going into an anatomy and physiology lesson, the gluteals (aka glutes) are made up of three muscles (gluteus maximus, medius and minimus), each being responsible for key functions, such as stabilising the pelvis, hips and spine, maintaining leg alignment, keeping us in an upright position, ensuring core strength and so forth.
Due to predominantly sedentary lifestyles however, our glutes are nearly always asleep. They lose tone and become weak which, while I jest about Writer's Bottom, may be a root cause for injury and pain - particularly of the low back, lower limbs, even the ankles.
The postures I have shown can help to re-awaken this area of the body and re-establish correct muscle function. As always, never attempt these postures without being warmed up first or if you have an existing injury. And only go as far as your body will allow each time.
For now, be content with what you've got (Writer's Bottom included!), what you can achieve and just be in the moment.
Click the following link if video doesn't play: http://youtu.be/t_PilhZeNqc
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