Smile! You are shining!

"What sunshine is to flowers,

smiles are to humanity.

These are but trifles to be sure;

but scattered along life's pathway,

the good thing they do is inconceivable."

Joseph Addison

This week, we are going to learn some foundation practices : Ujjayi breathing and the Sun Salutation.

Ujjayi breathing (Victorious breath)

Why should we practice Ujjayi breathing?

• Helps calm the mind.
• Gives a focus.
• warms up the body.

Sequence of the week - Surya (Sun) Namaskar (Bow down)

Why should we practice the Sun Salutation?

There are dozens of benefits to practice the Sun salutation everyday. Here are 5 of them:

• Improves your blood circulation.
• Strengthens the whole of the body.
• Stretches your hamstrings, your shoulders and your torso.
• Regulates your breath.
• Engages you in a moving meditation.

If you wish to practice some postures (asanas) separately, here are a couple of videos.

Mountain pose (Tadasana)

Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)