July 27, 2024 Healing Yoga * Feet Up

Alena Stankova

August 10 2024

In this Healing Yoga session, we began with energy circulation activation exercises, including a specific weight loss exercise performed in 2 sets of 100 repetitions each. This initial segment aims to invigorate the body and stimulate energy flow.

We then spent time in the Feet Up posture, utilizing either a special Feet Up chair or a supported headstand against the wall. For those who should avoid headstands—such as individuals with neck or shoulder issues, high blood pressure, or glaucoma—an alternative exercise was introduced to ensure everyone could participate comfortably.

The session continued with a variety of postures and stretches designed to enhance flexibility, release tension, and promote overall well-being, including:

Child Pose: Provides a gentle stretch for the back and hips while promoting relaxation.

Abdominal Exercises in Kneeling Down Pose: Targets core flexibility and strength while enhancing digestion and body detox. The grounded kneeling position promotes good posture and mindfulness, stimulates the thighs and ankles, and improves circulation and muscle engagement, while supporting overall body alignment.

Seated Figure 4 Variations: Includes movements and forward folds to deeply stretch the hips and glutes. These stretches not only relieve lower back tension but also improve overall posture and alignment, alleviate sciatic pain, and enhance flexibility for greater comfort and ease of movement.

Hip Flexors and Upper Thigh Stretches: Focuses on releasing tightness in the hip flexors and improving flexibility in the upper thighs.

Seated Hamstring Stretch with Extended Leg Forward: Targets the hamstrings and calves while also relieving lower back tension.

Butterfly Variations: Opens up the hips and groin area.

Sides, Waist, and Lower Back Opening Exercises: Enhances flexibility and relieves tension in the sides and lower back.

Coordination Exercises: These exercises enhance neural connections in the brain, supporting cognitive functions such as concentration, spatial awareness, and reaction time. They contribute to better brain function and physical coordination while improving mobility in the body parts engaged in the exercise.

The session concluded with a focus on placing hands on our energy centers of the belly and heart, accompanied by positive affirmations to foster a sense of inner peace and alignment.

We wrapped up with a sharing segment, allowing participants to reflect on their experiences and the benefits gained from the practice.