YOGA

By: Sequoia Dance

Tribal Affiliation: Shoshone-Bannock/Assiniboine

Major(s): B.A. Human Development, Pursuing M.A. Social and Cultural Pedagogy

Yoga can be a great way to stretch and take a break from studying or an opportunity to recover from sitting for a long period of time. In each pose, listen to your body. If anything is painful, release or modify the pose. In most poses, you should maintain steady contact with the ground, keep your tailbone tucked, belly button pulled in, and keep your core engaged (think of your abs wrapping around your ribs). Your shoulders should be away from the ears and your head should be an extension of your spine. Breathe deep, steady breaths. For more information on yoga, ASU offers an array of classes. Check out what classes are offered at the link below.

Warrior II

Great for posture

Begin in a wide stance, keeping heels of both feet aligned. Your front foot should be pointing forward and your back foot should be pointed away from your body (parallel with bottom of mat). Keep your posture up right, arms level, and knee bent, pressing towards your pinky toe.

Reverse Table

Energize & Decompress

Start in a seated position with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Place your hands behind you with fingers facing hips and shoulder width apart. Press into your arms and legs lifting your hips (only go as high as your body will allow). Keep shoulders away from ears and press evenly through all limbs.

Downward Dog

Energize

Start in a forward fold (bending at the hips). Place your hands flat on the ground below your shoulders (bending the knee if needed). Slowly walk your feet back keeping them about hip width apart. Press your heels towards the floor, and shoulders away from the ears. Keep your head as an extension of your spine and gaze at your toes.

For more information on programs that fit your wellness needs go to the link below.