Opening and Expanding into Summer

After a long rainy spring here in western MA we took one more deep dive inward to evaluate our intentions and assess our direction before moving, with intention, into high summer.
Last week, as the rains fell upon us and locked us in humidity, we used this warmth and dampness to go deep into the hips. Another opportunity to release the old patterns and move into life in a new way.

Now that the sun is upon us and we are feeling summer, we will slowly begin to open and prepare the spine for back bends. I also invite you to use the energy and flexibility that warm weather offers to bring your yoga to a new level.

We are also beginning to lubricate the vocal cords with throat openers and sounding, while gently expanding the heart center and ribs. As the heart center opens, along with the throat, we can move into our summer intentions with clear and honest communication.

As we become more active and productive, we can remain grounded by practicing poses such as lunge, warrior and deep squats.

Strengthening the core allows us to maintain our intentions as life becomes busier. Continuing to sink deeply into Self, as we spin off into a social and active summer. A daily meditation practice can support any need for clarity and focus.

I encourage you to enjoy the relaxation that this time of year offers. Also, use your strong centered loving yoga voice to say "no, thank you” to those social engagements that don’t serve your highest good and the highest good of all. Practice discerning what serves Self in each moment. What is it that nourishes your soul? How would your precious and sacred moments best serve Self? The Highest, most blissful You.

I look forward to practicing with you and sharing the yoga.

Namaste. Jai Ma!

Prana
http://www.pranaheals.com