12/13/2015 1 Comment 12 days of christmasThis post is inspired by an end of class chat with two of my favourite yoga students, thanks to Deb and Maree I give you both the 12 Days to Christmas the yoga way.
ON THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS YOGA GAVE TO ME A BLISSFUL TIME TO JUST BE ON THE SECOND DAY OF CHRISTMAS YOGA GAVE TO ME 2 DEEP BREATHS AND A BLISSFUL TIME TO JUST BE ON THE THIRD DAY OF CHRISTMAS YOGA GAVE TO ME 3 FORWARD BENDS 2 DEEP BREATHS AND A BLISSFUL TIME TO JUST BE ON THE FOURTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS YOGA GAVE TO ME 4 MINUTES CHANTING 3 FORWARD BENDS 2 DEEP BREATHS AND A BLISSFUL TIME TO JUST BE ON THE FIFTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS YOGA GAVE TO ME 5 SUN SALUTATIONS 4 MINUTES CHANTING 3 FORWARD BENDS 2 DEEP BREATHS AND A BLISSFUL TIME TO JUST BE ON THE SIXTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS YOGA GAVE TO ME 6 PEACEFUL WARRIORS 5 SUN SALUTATIONS 4 MINUTES CHANTING 3 FORWARD BENDS 2 DEEP BREATHS AND A BLISSFUL TIME TO JUST BE ON SEVENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS YOGA GAVE TO ME 7 TWISTING POSES 6 PEACEFUL WARRIORS 5 SUN SALUTATIONS 4 MINUTES CHANTING 3 FORWARD BENDS 2 DEEP BREATHS AND A BLISSFUL TIME TO JUST BE ON THE EIGHTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS YOGA GAVE TO ME 8 FLOWING VINYASA'S 7 TWISTING POSES 6 PEACEFUL WARRIORS 5 SUN SALUTATIONS 4 MINUTES CHANTING 3 FORWARD BENDS 2 DEEP BREATHS AND A BLISSFUL TIME TO JUST BE ON THE NINTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS YOGA GAVE TO ME 9 HEART OPENING ASANAS 8 FLOWING VINYASA'S 7 TWISTING POSES 6 PEACEFUL WARRIORS 5 SUN SALUTATIONS 4 MINUTES CHANTING 3 FORWARD BENDS 2 DEEP BREATHS AND A BLISSFUL TIME TO JUST BE ON THE TENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS YOGA GAVE TO ME 10 CALMING BREATHS 9 HEART OPENING ASANAS 8 FLOWING VINYASA'S 7 TWISTING POSES 6 PEACEFUL WARRIORS 5 SUN SALUTATIONS 4 MINUTES CHANTING 3 FORWARD BENDS 2 DEEP BREATHS AND A BLISSFUL TIME TO JUST BE ON THE ELEVNTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS YOGA GAVE TO ME 11 MINUTES RELAXING 10 CALMING BREATHS 9 HEART OPENING ASANAS 8 FLOWING VINYASA'S 7 TWISTING POSES 6 PEACEFUL WARRIORS 5 SUN SALUTATIONS 4 MINUTES CHANTING 3 FORWARD BENDS 2 DEEP BREATHS AND A BLISSFUL TIME TO JUST BE ON THE TWELVTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS YOGA GAVE TO ME 12 BLISSFUL YOGA GIFTS 11 MINUTES RELAXING 10 CALMING BREATHS 9 HEART OPENING ASANAS 8 FLOWING VINYASA'S 7 TWISTING POSES 6 PEACEFUL WARRIORS 5 SUN SALUTATIONS 4 MINUTES CHANTING 3 FORWARD BENDS 2 DEEP BREATHS AND A BLISSFUL TIME TO JUST BE A blissful time to be - Nurture and love yourself 2 deep breaths - When the Christmas rush gets a bit much take a couple of deep breaths its a sure fire way to calm down 3 forward bends - Standing or sitting forward bends will give you time to cool down and internalise when things get a little heated 4 minutes chanting - Chanting is uplifting and energising try chanting Om Shanti Shanti Shanti for 4 minutes sending peaceful vibrations through your body and into the universe or sing you favourite Christmas carol out loud just because you can. 5 Sun salutations - Starting everyday with a few rounds of Sun salutations will ensure you have the energy for all that Christmas shopping 6 peaceful warriors - Be a yoga warrior that sends peace and goodwill to everyone 7 twisting poses - Tummy full of Christmas cheer and goodies, detoxify with 7 different twisting poses 8 Flowing vinyasa's - Move with your breath to, rejuvenate, relax and revive after the office Christmas party, do 8 rounds of cat, cow child's pose flow or moon salutation's, cloud salutation's or 8 cycles of the breath of joy 9 Heart opening asanas - Opening through our chest and shoulders allows us to connect with our heart energy, our centre for empathy, love, compassion and loving kindness, so do yourself a favour a give yourself a good dose of love this Christmas 10 Calming breaths - Unwind at the end of a busy day with some very slow exhalations, and feel the relaxation response kick in. 11 minutes of relaxing - Make sure you spend time everyday in Savasana (relaxation pose) it is one of the greatest yoga gifts that you can give to yourself 12 Yoga gifts - Enjoy the many benefits of your Yoga Practice not just at Christmas but everyday of the year. HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE MILES OF SMILES NAOMI XX
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Maureen Freeman
12/20/2015 12:44:35 pm
Thank you Naomi...beautiful...and Merry Christmas and a wonder filled New Year to you both xxx
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