When you think of a powerful being, do you think of yourself?
Why or why not is that, do you suppose?
Often times, when we ruminate on personal power, we may think of an archetypical superhero dressed up in their costume, ready to save the day.
Or perhaps we envision a famous celebrity, who seemingly has the world at their fingertips. It seems that our society has bred us to look externally at other people and things to feel a sense of power.
Benefits:
Helps strengthen Arms.
Improves balance.
Helps prepare from more advanced arm balances.
Foundation & General Alignment:
Start sitting on knees. Put hands on ground in front of body fingers pointing towards knees. Bend at elbows and rest upper body on top of upper arms.
Body is in a straight line
Benefits:
Stretches legs and pelvis.
Opens chest.
Foundation & General Alignment:
Start sitting with legs in a “butterfly” position.
Feet are pressing together in front of body.
Feet are as close to pelvis as aloud.
Legs and knees are relaxed.
Belly is engaged to help keep body straight.
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Benefits:
Is a gentle backbend.
Can help open chest.
Strengthens arms.
Foundation & General Alignment:
Can start lying down or in a plank position. Bring your knees, chest, and chin to the ground.
Rest of body (besides hands and feet) is not touching ground.
Feet are flexed and the balls of your feet are your base.
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Mexican food is popular all over the world, but unfortunately, some people think it consists solely of tacos. While it’s true that tacos are popular in the country and are available almost everywhere, Mexican food consists of various dishes and ingredients that are beneficial to our health.
Coconut yogurt is almost as ubiquitous as dairy yogurt, and can be found alongside typical fruit-filled yogurt cups, Greek yogurt tubs, and even almond milk yogurt. While often pricier than its dairy-counterparts, coconut yogurt has just as many, if not more, benefits—without the sometimes disastrous side effects.
Benefits:
Lengthens spine.
Increase spine flexibility.
Helps promote blood flow to the brain.
Foundation & General Alignment:
Start lying on back, bring both legs up and over head with knees bent. Head will be between knees. Hands will come up between legs and wrap up around back.
Feet are pointed.