February 14 is Valentine’s Day, a day we now associate with
romantic love. But what of other kinds of love? Whether or not we are in a
romantic relationship, we can use yoga to physically invite love into our life
at all levels, from the macro (Universe, Earth) to the micro (breath, internal
organs) and everything in between (friends, family, community.)
How do you use yoga to invite love into your life? Through
taking moments throughout your day to stop, look, feel and breathe. Enhance
this pause of awareness with a gentle backbend in the heart region. This can be
done anywhere, anytime simply by inhaling deeply and lifting your heart area. Tilt
your head back to look heavenward or support your lower back with your hands or
a chair. Feel the bones in your chest begin to soften.
Bring to mind your favorite mantra or affirmation. Simple thoughts
and words such as “I am love,” “I love life” or “the Universe supports me” can help
elevate our hearts and invite love into our lives on a moment-to-moment basis. Namaste!
Images: K. Mae Copham in heart-opening yoga poses
such as Crescent Moon Lunge, Wild Thing, Fish Pose, Bridge Pose, Bow Pose and
Camel Pose in nature, skiing in Vail, CO, and even waiting for the subway in
New York, NY. Coloring page from Yoga Teddy Bear’s Big LittleColoring Book of 108 Yoga Poses colored by Miss Michele Palumbo, Bay Shore, NY.
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