Sophie Malahieude

Nadi Shodhana or alternate nostril breathing. Sit in a comfortable seated Cross-legged position. Close your right nostril with your thumb. 1. Inhale through the left nostril, and then close your left nostril with your ring finger.... 2. Release your thumb on the right nostril and exhale. 3. Inhale through the right nostril, and then close the right nostril with your thumb. 4. Release your ring finger on the left nostril and exhale. 1-4 is one round, Practice 5 to 10 rounds. This breathing technique centers and calms the mind. It can be practiced any time during the day or just before going to bed. You can practice it to focus before an exam or a business presentation, to slow down when you are under stress, or to be present before meditation. Join me tomorrow on moxie.xyz for 30 minutes online pranayama practice. . . . . . #pranayama #yogaonline #breathwork #nadishodhana #yogapractice #yogalife #yogalifestyle #yogaeverydamnday #yogaeverywhere #yogainspiration #yogamindfulness #yogaforhappiness #yogaforstillness #keytoyoga #yogamotivation#yoginilife #yogapic #yogaplay #yogastretch #yogagoals #yogawoman #thisisyoga #yogaheals #yogastudent #yogaclass #yogaathome #yogaoffthemat #yogapath #yoga_day_every #yogapractice #yogapracticenotyogaperfect

Side stretch. This pose develops coordination, balance, core muscles and at the same time lengthen the side of the body. From there we can play with backbends or rounding the back. ... . . . . . #yogalife #yogalifestyle #yogaeverydamnday #yogaeverywhere #yogainspiration #yogamindfulness #yogaforhappiness #yogaforstillness #keytoyoga #yogamotivation#yoginilife #yogapic #yogaplay #yogastretch #yogagoals #yogabalance #padmasana #yogawoman #thisisyoga #yogaheals #yogastudent #yogajournal #yogaclass #yogaathome #yogaoffthemat #yogapath #yoga_day_every #yogapractice #yogapracticenotyogaperfect

Wide angle pose. The pose stretches the insides and backs of the legs. stimulates the abdominal organs, strengthens the spine, and for me the most valuable calms the brain. As we create space in the body we relax the mind and peace arises.... . . . . . . #yogapractice #yogabeginner #yogainspiration #yogaflow #yogateacher #yogavideo #yogatutorial #yogatips #yogamodification #yogapose #yogamoxie

Ravenous with hunger, Exploding with joy, Sneezing uncontrollably, Burning with desire. Reeling with amazement,... Staggered by grief, Fleeing from danger, Desperately lost. Intensity awakens, Wild attentiveness everywhre. Ride the shockwave inward To touch the Great Self, The power from which you arise. Vijnana Bhairava Tantra - Yutki verse 118 . . . . . #yogapracticedaily #meditationpractice #spiritualpractice #spiritualityawake #spiritualenlightenment #yogaposeoftheday #sacredfeminine #healingnature #healingnaturally #dailyguidance #spiritualwisdom #natureswisdom #spiritualhealth #spiritualtruth #bepresentnow #consciousnessshift #wellnesstips #mindbodyhealthspirit #ayurvedaselfcare #holisticlife #ayuryoga #healthylifestyletips #healingnaturally #healfromwithin #quoteoftheday #poetry #theradiancesutra

Switch side with a flow. Instead of coming back in staff pose to switch side, this technique uses movement, coordination, and playfulness. ... . . . . . #yogainspiration #yogaeveryday #yogapractice #yogapose #yogachallenge #igyogafam #yogalover #yogalifestyle #asana #yogagram #yogini #iloveyoga #instayoga #yoga #yogafit #fitness #yogiofinstagram #yogaeverydamnday #yogi #menatyoga #witheveryatomyoga

In Ayurveda Spices and herbs are considered as potent healers. This means that a flavorful meal can also be a way to improve: 1. Digestion 2. Circulation... 3. Metabolism 4. Immunity. They have propriety like: 1. Antioxidant (Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon. Clove, ginger, garlic) 2. Antimicrobial (cinnamon, cloves, mustard seeds, bay leaves, thyme, coriander, cumin, black pepper, ginger) 3. Burn calories (black pepper, Cayenne, Clove, Cumin) Tastes: Spices are mostly pungent, sour, and bitter. Qualities: They also have qualities such as hot, sharp, light, dry. These qualities are important to balance the meal and customize it to our personal needs (your dosha). A meal that would be heavy to digest can be eased with spices. The combination of spices will emphasize their effect because each spice or herb target a different body part. To boost the immune system and fight any unwelcome germs add them in your cooking. It's preventive medicine. If you want to learn more about diet and how to cook with spices check my online course "Ayurveda at Home". link in my bio. . . . . . #bepresentnow #consciousnessshift #wholefoodplantbaseddiet #wellnesstips #mindbodyhealthspirit #ayurvedaselfcare #holisticlife #ayuryoga #healthylifestyletips #healingnaturally #healfromwithin #ayurvedalifestyle #ayurvedalife #ayurvedaeveryday #ayurvedafood #ayurvedicfood #ayurvedicdiet #ayurvedichealing #ayurvedicnutrition #spices #healingwithfood #healingwithnature

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Variation of Child pose. In this variation I stretch the shoulders and twist gently the spine. The pose opens the heart center and the contact of the shoulders, head and legs on the floor restore balance of the nervous system. ... . . . . . #yogalife #yogalifestyle #yogaeverydamnday #yogaeverywhere #yogainspiration #yogamindfulness #yogaforhappiness #yogaforstillness #keytoyoga #yogamotivation#yoginilife #yogapic #yogaplay #yogastretch #yogagoals #yogabalance #padmasana #yogawoman #thisisyoga #yogaheals #yogastudent #yogajournal #yogaclass #yogaathome #yogaoffthemat #yogapath #yoga_day_every #yogapractice #yogapracticenotyogaperfect