Happy #YogaMonday: My Favorite Yoga Poses Since 1995

Photo Credit: http://womenshealth.gov/nwhw/
Photo Credit: http://womenshealth.gov/nwhw/

 

Photo Credit: http://womenshealth.gov/nwhw/
Photo Credit: http://womenshealth.gov/nwhw/

 

Happy #YogaMonday!

It’s National Women’s Health Week, an annual health celebration I have used to recommit to my wellness commitments over the past decade. Practicing yoga on and off the mat is one of my wellness commitments that started in 1995.

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I came to yoga as a 30-year-old runner, Type A legal and finance professional, artist, and writer who needed to release stress, stretch my body, and focus my mind. Child’s pose and downward facing dog were my favorite poses. They still are as I live my life as a 49-year-old (approaching 50 in December) artist, author, creativity coach, digital communications professional, and yoga teacher.

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Side twists and savasana (final relaxation) pose also became some of my favorites during my yoga teacher training at Flow Yoga Center in 2005.

When you started practicing yoga, what were your favorite poses?

What are your favorite poses now?