Strength and Confidence
Let's face it. When we feel strong, our confidence builds. When our confidence builds, we feel more courageous and brave. And when we feel strong, confident, courageous, and brave, we are happier. It all goes hand in hand.
So, what if, when we are feeling down, that we knew how to pick ourselves up by coming into postures that made us feel strong? Confident? Brave? Would you do them?
Well, here they are...
So, what if, when we are feeling down, that we knew how to pick ourselves up by coming into postures that made us feel strong? Confident? Brave? Would you do them?
Well, here they are...
Mountain Pose
Grasp the ground with your toes. (Like talons on an eagle). Feel yourself connected to the floor. Bend your knees, slightly, and feel the centering of your weight. Ignite the abs, and thighs, and feel the energy start to flow thru your lower body. Lift through the chest, and allow your shoulders to round back and root down. The chin is parallel to the floor. The palms of the hands are facing outwards, and the fingers are spread wide, as you feel the energy brewing on the center of your palms.
Allow yourself to really feel this energetic pose. Bring a gentle smile on your face, as you tap into that energy that is flowing through your body. Feel the strength, and through this strength, start to feel that confidence brew inside. With strength comes confidence, and with confidence comes courage. Allow yourself to feel strength, confidence, and courage, as you focus on how good this pose makes you feel. |
For the video...
Warrior II
Standing with your feet together, and your hands on your hips, step your left foot back. Let your back foot face away from your body at a 90 degree angle. The front foot is facing forward. Come into a lunge, as deep as you feel comfortable. Just be sure your front knee does not press forward of the ankle. Find your stance. Feel the body grounded and settled. You can remain here, or lift your arms parallel to the ground. Energize your palms and fingertips, so you can feel the energy flowing through your body. FEEL the strength in the legs, while you feel the strength in your arms. Bring a gentle smile to your face as you inhale in. As you exhale it out, feel your shoulders drop down your back. Focus on trying to relax your shoulders, while keeping your palms and fingertips energized. Allow yourself to feel.
FEEL the strength within you. FEEL that self confidence build. Tap into how positive this pose can make you feel.
When you are ready, gently release the pose, and be sure that you do this on the other side. Notice the difference in the two legs, as you tap into that strength and confidence.
For the video...
Goddess Pose
Stand with your legs about shoulder width apart, with your feet a a 45 degree angle. Notice the grounding of your feet. Feel the body weighed down and supported. Allow the arms to come to your sides, as you inhale the arms over you head. As you exhale, spread the fingers wide, as you drop the elbows till they are parallel with the floor. At the same time, bend the knees to come into a squat. (Only come as deep as you feel comfortable.)
Inhale in again, as you reach the arms over your head, and as you exhale drop both the arms and the legs into the Goddess. Repeat several times. Move with your body and breath, inhaling up, and exhaling down, as you keep the fingers spread wide. Allow the shoulders to relax on the exhale. Feel the strength inside your body. Allow yourself to tap into this beautiful feeling. |