What fosters energy and youthful enthusiasm in your life? What rituals help you wake up and maintain mindful presence? I’m Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst, and that’s what I’m exploring today in episode 62 of the A Blythe Coach Podcast, which provides weekly dance education & coaching to move through life with balance, grace, & power!
Recently, students of mine shared experiences of insomnia, and I researched yoga poses, taught sequences on the theme, and compiled those and other natural approaches into the Seeking Sweet Sleep: Yogic Insomnia Solutionsblog. Of course, we’re all unique and have different needs, so it’s important to listen to our bodies and continue to learn more and share ideas. Before taking my August content pause, I also wrote about making the most of time off in the Rest & Recovery Rocks My World blog, and both of these areas of self-care affect our energy levels and enjoyment of life.
In researching yoga practices to promote healthy energy, the following themes emerged in terms of types of practices, flows, and poses: Sun Salutations: Sun Salutations A & B; Kundalini Yoga Exercises: : Rib Spirals/Sufi Circles/Coffee Grinders; Balances: Eagle, Warrior III, Half-Moon, Crow, Side Crow - Good Space Yoga, Firefly; Backbends/Heart Openers: Upward-Facing Dog, Camel, Bridge - Buoyant Bridges, Wild Thing, Wheel, Fish, Inverted Staff; & Gentle Inversions: Legs-Up-the-Wall Cycle.
My new "Yoga for Energy" video mini-series includes: Floor-Based Yoga for Energy - 45 Minute seated, kneeling, & reclining; Standing Yoga for Energy - 25 Minute hands-free; Arm Balance Yoga for Energy - 30 Minute.
These practices and more can be found on the Yogalicious and Beautiful Breathing - Yoga Pranayamaplaylists on the A Blythe Coach YouTube Channel.
What helps you wake up, feel vibrant, creative and focused?
Stay tuned here and on my YouTube Channel and Blog for more about living a luscious life!!
Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
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Founder of A Blythe Coach: Dance Education & Coaching move through life with balance, grace, & power
