The phrase "sitting pretty" is actually an oxymoron because you will soon discover that there is nothing pretty about sitting! Most of it is scary—so for those of us who do need to sit for work, we also must get up. Why? To be healthy enough to do that job in the first place...
Planetary Transits & Cosmic Interplay for the week of July 29–Aug 4
At this time in the sky, we have Mars and Ketu conjunct in the sign of Aquarius. This can bring about a time of deep psychological exploration or inhibited energy resulting in frustration, or even possibly make real estate a focus. To further understand why this is the case, let’s explore the energies of these two planets.
Fascia is often referred to as the glue that holds us together, but few of us know what it is and why it matters. This article discusses the ways in which we can stretch our fascia to loosen tight muscles (believe it or not, tight hamstrings can actually be caused by a forward head lean) for both sports performance as well as a high quality of daily life.
The Karmic Tools Weekly Forecast covers the current planetary transits which affect people in different ways and to various degrees of intensity. Take notice when it is a Personal planet (Sun / Moon / Mercury / Venus / Mars) interacting with a Social (Jupiter/Saturn) or Collective planet (Uranus / Neptune/Pluto). And pay extremely close attention when it is a Social planet interacting with a Collective planet because that means something *big* is brewing that will move large groups of people along their evolutionary paths. Tun
Just imagine: a style of yoga that can enable you to meditate with less joint pain while increasing your flexibility and deepening your connective tissue elasticity. I’m referring to the ancient Chinese Taoist origins of yin yoga and it can help you bring balance to your body and your yoga practice.
Just do it. Failure is not an option. No guts, no glory. Do or do not, there is no try.
Common sense in our culture holds that only hard work begets rewards and that doing, and not being, is the hallmark of success. To reach a goal, we are told to aim high, work hard, put the pedal to the metal and the nose to the grindstone and get ahead. On top of that, our level of success also dictates our self-esteem. If we do not find success in our worldly endeavors, we cannot claim to be upstanding, or even whole, individuals.
Cockscomb is a member of the family Amaranthaceae, also known as the Amaranth family of the genus Celosia L., commonly known as cock's comb P.
Our band of elemental warriors is starting to form, as previously you learned all about Vata. A combination of Space & Air, Vata is the energy that stirs up limitless potential, big thinking, and a colorful future. Though amazing initiators, Vatas sure do need help in plucking an idea down from the cosmos and putting it into action.
If you feel like you are spinning your wheels while trying to move forward and you are occasionally moving sideways instead, this is due to the upcoming Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse on Friday, July 27. This powerful eclipse, which will be visible in Europe, South America, Australia, and Africa, conjoins not only the South Node of the Moon in Aquarius, but also fiery Mars in Aquarius.
Benefits:
Is a great stretch for entire body.
Deepens twist in back.
Opens hips.
Strengthens legs.
Foundation & General Alignment:
Start in Warrior 2. Bring hands together at hearts center. Twist elbow over knee and press into knee gently.
Feet are both straight. Four corners front foot are pressing evenly into the ground.