Five Grounding Postures

While the holiday season can be great, it can also have the unintended consequence of making us feel overwhelmed and stressed. 

One of the most powerful aspects of yoga is its ability to help us feel supported and connected, especially when we incorporate grounding postures into our practice. Here are some of our favorite postures that you can add to your practice to help feel grounded and supported throughout the holiday season.  

Childs Pose

Bring your big toes to touch and spread your knees apart. Slowly bend forward, placing your forehead on the mat. Reach your hands forward toward the top of the mat. Hold the pose for 10 breaths. 

Seated Forward Fold

With your legs in front of you and your arms high, bend at the hips with a flat back and reach for your big toes. Hold for 4-5 breaths. 

Tripod Headstand

Starting from a kneeling position, place your hands and crown of your head onto the mat, with your arms at a 90-degree angle. Slowly bring your knees to rest on your triceps. Hold for a few breaths. Return to a kneeling position, and hold Childs Pose. 

Supta Baddha Konasana

Begin from a seated position. Bring the soles of your feet to touch and draw your heels toward your pelvis. Allow your knees to drop open to both sides. Gently fold your upper body over your legs and grasp the outside of your feet. Hold for 10 breaths, or as long as you need.

Seated Twist

Starting from a seated position, bend your left leg toward your glutes and draw your right foot to the outside of your left knee. Bring your right hand behind your back and rest your left elbow to your raised knee. Gently twist. Hold for 3-5 breaths, then repeat on the opposite side.