Welcome to the Do Yoga Do You Community Newsletter where I teach you how to care for yourself so you can care for others.
In the garden of self-discovery, every challenge is a seed for expanded growth and resilience is the flower the blooms and the mountain that stands.
This week’s theme is “Mountain Wisdom”! So, May we all stand tall like a mountain; remember, even mountains have to deal with uphill struggles.
• Yoga Pose of the Month: Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
- Benefits of Tadasana:
– Improves posture, balance and body awareness.
– Strengthens core, thighs, knees, and ankles.
– Fosters a sense of grounding and stability.
• Mudra: Anjali Mudra (Salutation Seal)
- Benefits:
– Enhances focus and concentration.
– Balances the right and left hemispheres of the brain.
– Cultivates a sense of gratitude and inner harmony.
• Chakra: Root Chakra (Muladhara)
- Mantra for Muladhara: “I am grounded, I am secure, I am rooted like a wise old tree.”
• Sanskrit Word: Namaste
Meaning: (The divine in me honors the divine in you)
A Thich Nhat Hanh Pondering to Live by:
“Smile, breathe, and go slowly”.
~TNH
Good Music for Yoga:
Go listen to the Do Yoga Do You Reggae playlist on Spotify for some good vibrations. Feel the rhythms, embrace the vibes, and let the reggae tunes harmonize your yoga times! 🎶🧘♂️
Until next time, I wish your days be as balanced as a yoga pose, and your nights as serene as Savasana. Until our next flow, stay grounded.
Peace & Love
-Traci Mitchell
