Good day, Steemians!

Today, I'm so grateful for CHANGE.

Thank god we don't have to stay stuck in the same place 

forever and ever!

Thank god we can transform and evolve

and learn and grow!

I'm giving big thanks for Steemit 

and this community of DO-ers 

who are building a better world.

Thank god we can rise up to embody our values

and create a planet that is in OUR best interest!

In gratitude for expanding my mind and 

blowing the lid off what I thought was possible,

I gift you the treasure of yoga. 

May this tool assist you in being everything you want to be!

This is Revolved Head to Knee Pose

AKA Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana in Sanskrit

(parivrtta = revolve, janu = knee, sirsa = head, asana = pose/posture)

Revolved head to knee is a wringer.

When I go through challenges, 

I'm reminded that it's preparing me for something better.

Reverse head to knee can be physically demanding,

but the beauty of yoga is that it is 

Kaizen = perpetual improvement.

Revolution of the body encourages revolution of the mind.

Doing this pose today prepares you for life's twists tomorrow.

Forward folds focus attention inwards, 

illuminating stale habits to dissolve.

The forward fold/twist combo massages the internal organs;

use the breath to release that stuff you don't need anymore.

The twist builds life force energy 

and lubricates, aligns, and lengthens the spine,

activating the body's relaxation systems

while engaging muscle tension--

simultaneous stimulation of the sympathetic and 

parasympathetic nervous systems 

trains the individual for responsible responses

rather than reactions off the mat.

Plus it feels really, really, really super duper.

How to REVERSE HEAD TO KNEE POSE:

• Put on some nice music if you're into it.
• From seated, draw the sole of the right foot to the inside of the left thigh.
• Twist the upper body to face over the right knee.
• Bring the back of the left hand to the outside of the right knee.
• Bending from the waist, reach the right hand overhead towards the left toes. It doesn't matter if you reach them.
• The left shoulder comes to the inside of the left knee.
• Left hand can remain against the knee for leverage, or you can bring it to the left foot.
• Look up under the right arm.

Breathe in, breathe out. 

Breathe in, breathe out. 

Breathe in, breathe out.

"Reshape yourself through the power of your will." --the Bhagavad Gita

💛 Sara!

infinite thanks to the ever lovely @everlove for the photo
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