As I begin my musings this morning the beautiful white fluffy snow is falling outside. Take a moment and watch with an appreciation for nature.

At the studio, we encourage a meditation practice and yoga can be considered a moving meditation. When the world around you becomes heavy, taking time to meditate can bring what is most important to the surface. There is a new series on Netflix, Headspace Guided Meditation. Andy Puddcombe explains meditation in easy to understand segments which can help you begin the practice.

At the end of the month, I will host an Intro to Yoga workshop that will break down your yoga practice in a way to take the mystery out of yoga.

One pose we will discuss in our workshop is Warrior 1, Virabhadrasana. This is a pose of strength and stamina with a shocking story behind it. It is said that Lord Shiva married Sati against her father's wishes. Sati's father held a great party and excluded Shiva. Outraged at her father's actions Sati threw herself in the fire. When Shiva heard of the news of his wife's death he grew enraged and transformed into Virabhadra the Warrior, drew his sword, and decapitated Sati's father.

Warrior one is our pose of the week. Standing tall with one foot at the back of your mat with the heel down and turned at an angle, the front knee bent. Face forward and lift both hands strong in the air. There are many cues for this posture however make the pose fit your body. Do not make your body fit the pose.

Join us for our Pose of the week challenge.

The Sunshine Pose of this Week. Show us your Warrior 1 pose for a chance to win a Manduka yoga mat. We will name the winner on January 31st! Make sure to use #sunshineposeoftheweek #sunshinetribe and @sunshineyogashack. Every post you make is an entry. There are 4 weeks and 4 poses before we draw the winner.

Keep in mind our New Member Special is running. If you sign up for membership use coupon code 2021 and receive $25 off your first month. We ask that you commit to a minimum of 90 days of membership and if you only want one month please buy a block of classes. Practicing yoga is a catalyst for change and finding the best version of yourself.