By: Tami Charbonnet | Photos: Milestone Photography | Model: Raquel Gros
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PRACTICE BALANCE
1. EAGLE POSE • Stand tall. Bend both knees and lift left foot over right thigh or shin, touching toe to floor if balance is compromised.
CLEAR YOUR MIND
• Bring arms forward, crossing right arm over left.
Staying in a balanced frame of mind is often difficult in the midst of our fast-paced daily lives. It is important to connect deeply with your body to gain a sense of how you are feeling both internally and externally. Some days, the most effective way to build strength is through acceptance of exactly where you are in the moment. The union of breath and movement allows us to experience the concept of balance. Take a few days a week to just “be.” Explore these poses to create a sense of balance in your busy life.
• Ensure palms of hands are touching. • Focus eye gaze to one spot.
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• Release tension in shoulders. • Lift fingertips upward and hold for a few deep breaths. • Gently unwind, relax and switch sides.
2. STANDING HIP OPENER WITH ARM EXTENSION • From standing, bend right knee and bring outside of left ankle on top of right thigh. • Flex left foot. • Balance and actively press left knee toward floor to deeply stretch hips. • Lift hands forward and reach to give the spine a great stretch. • Hold for 5 deep breaths, release and switch sides.
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INSPIRE HEALTH
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