Welcome to the month of vibrant energy and the shining sun! August offers a wealth of opportunities to connect with the powerful energy of the sun and the majestic strength of the lion. In this blog post, we want to show you how you can use this special time of year to deepen your yoga practice and increase your well-being.
Solar Energy
Surya Namaskar is also known as Sun Salutation. Start your day with a deep practice of Sun Salutation to harness the power and warmth of the sun. This dynamic sequence of asanas helps energize your body and clear your mind. Use the calm and peaceful energy of the sunrise to start your day. A short meditation session in the first rays of the sun gives you clarity and focus as you enjoy the stillness of the morning. The sun is a natural source of vitamin D, which is essential for your health. Outdoor yoga allows you to get this vital vitamin while enjoying the nature around you.
Lion Power
Asanas for strength and courage. Focus on powerful poses like the warrior, plank, and lion pose this month. These asanas will help you develop inner strength and embody the courage of the lion in your practice. Use yoga techniques to boost your confidence. Asanas like the hero pose (Virabhadrasana) help you feel strong and confident, both on the mat and in everyday life.
The lion’s breath is a powerful breathing exercise for stress reduction and strengthening the voice. The lion’s breath (Simhasana) helps relax facial muscles, loosen jaws, and relieve stress. This technique improves breathing and increases oxygen levels in the body, leading to more energy and alertness. It also activates the thyroid and throat chakra, promotes communication, creativity, and self-expression, and even boosts your self-confidence. The exercise is performed by breathing deeply in through the nose and forcefully exhaling through the mouth, sticking out the tongue and opening the eyes wide.
Yoga is a light which once lit will never dim, the better your practice the brighter your flame.
B.K.S. Iyengar, indian Yoga teacher, 1918-2014
Connecting to the Solar Plexus Chakra
Self-Confidence through Yoga. August is the perfect time to activate your solar plexus chakra which is located underneath your belly button, the center of your personal power and self-confidence. Asanas such as the boat pose (Navasana) and the bow (Dhanurasana) strengthen this chakra and encourage your inner fire. Incorporate powerful vinyasa flow sequences that engage your solar plexus chakra and encourage your inner strength and self-discipline. These flowing movements help you connect with your inner warrior. Perform a meditation focused on the solar plexus chakra to increase your self-confidence and let your inner light shine. Visualize a bright yellow light emanating from your solar plexus, filling you with energy and power.
Harvest Time and Abundance
Yoga and Nutrition. August is the time of harvest and abundance. Incorporate fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables into your diet to nourish your body and support your yoga practice. Practice gratitude by appreciating life’s little pleasures. A daily gratitude meditation helps to open your heart and brings positive energy into your life. Spend more time in nature and incorporate yoga sequences into your outdoor activities. Harvest time offers a wonderful opportunity to consciously experience and enjoy nature’s abundance.
Summer Self-Care
Take good care of yourself by drinking enough water and using natural skincare products. Sweating during yoga helps remove toxins from the body and cleanse the skin. This not only promotes your physical health, but also contributes to a feeling of renewal and vitality.
We hope you incorporate the powerful energy of the Sun and Leo into your yoga practice this August and enjoy the abundance of this special time. Be inspired by the magic of summer and find new ways to let your inner light shine.
Yours, Karin
