The near-superhuman way yoga unites mind and body
Photos: Yoga to make a mind-body connection
Deep breathing – Dana Santas, creator of Radius Yoga Conditioning, demonstrates a yoga practice to cultivate a mind-body connection.
Sit comfortably on the floor or in a chair with your hands resting on your legs. Slightly bow your head and close your eyes. Taking conscious control of your respiration, begin lengthening and deepening your inhalations and exhalations.
Sit comfortably on the floor or in a chair with your hands resting on your legs. Slightly bow your head and close your eyes. Taking conscious control of your respiration, begin lengthening and deepening your inhalations and exhalations.
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Photos: Yoga to make a mind-body connection
Downward dog – Start on your hands and knees with your hands slightly forward of your shoulders and your hips above your knees. Turn your toes under and exhale as you lift your knees, engaging your quadriceps (muscles of the front of your legs) to begin straightening your legs while bringing your pelvis up and back to create an A-frame shape with your body. Use your midback muscles to pull your shoulder blades toward your waist, broadening your upper back and lengthening your spine.
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