Trailhead Magazine Winter 2015 | Page 31

Each time you practice is a unique experience. Here are some suggestions for getting started:

~Find a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed

~Decide how long you would like to practice. (10-15 min/pose)

~Gather the necessary props

~Let the breath be your guide to deep awareness

~Stay in the present moment

~Allow the pose to unfold effortlessly

3) Stillness

Take a few moments to lie quietly in a supine position (Shavasana or Corpse pose). Notice how you feel. Refreshed and energized, continue moving through your day with a grateful heart.

*Next issue ~ Supported Child’s Pose

Nancy Long, HITA, RYT, is a certified Yoga teacher with 20 years of experience teaching Yoga and meditation. She has studied with internationally acclaimed Yoga teachers Judith Hanson Lasater, Richard C. Miller, Saul David Raye and Rod Stryker, as well as renowned master teachers from the Himalayan Institute. Her style weaves the ancient traditions of Hatha Yoga, Bhakti, and Tantra into a gentle, openhearted and authentic practice that welcomes all. For more information, please email [e-mail]

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