I hope you’re having a great new year so far!
If you spent the last few weeks of the year indulging in your favorite foods and sipping a few extra cocktails, then good for you- that’s what the holidays are all about.
However if you overdid it to the point of messing with your digestion, and still aren’t feeling yourself, then here’s a great twisting video that will help you get back on track.
Iyengar (that famous yoga guy), likened twisting your body in yoga poses to what you do when you’re wringing out a sponge- it releases all the bad stuff like toxins in the organs and stale breath in the lungs, then when you unwind you replenish those stores with a fresh supply.
Of course it’s much more scientific and medical than that, but I prefer to just go with the metaphor.
When twisting you want to really pay attention to keeping the hips square and not letting them get involved in the rotation- you want the twist to occur between the hips and shoulders for the best result.
When you twist, start from the ground up; so first rotating the navel, then the ribcage, then the shoulders, and lastly the head if that movement is available to you- if not, it’s cool to keep your chin in line with your sternum.
I hope you enjoy this new video, and if you’re looking to jumpstart any new year’s wellness resolutions and need a little motivation, then check out my 28 day Love Your Asana Challenge – on sale for $99 right now. It includes over 6 hours of yoga and yoga with weights videos, guided meditation videos, plus over 100 healthy recipes, lifestyle tips, and a mindful eating guide.
Have an incredible rest of your week!
XO
Danielle
