Decrease Anxiety and Back Pain PLUS Liberate Your Spirit With Fish Posture!
By: Heather Hooke
For today’s trubeautyMOVEMENT and GAIAM “Weekly Posture” Yoga Tutorial (LIVE every Tues on both @trubeautyMOVEMENT + @gaiam Instagram and Facebook pages)—I am teaching Fish Posture, known in Sanskrit as “Matsyasana.”
See the breakdown below, plus watch the video tutorial to experience the full benefits of this yoga pose physically, mentally, socially, spiritually & emotionally both on and off the mat:
Posture Of The Week
Fish Posture or Fish Pose
Sanskrit
Matsyasana (“mot-see-AHS-anna”)
#YogaTherapy Benefits On + Off The Mat
Fish Posture is typically considered an intermediate or advanced posture; however, this posture can be done at any level as long as one proceeds with caution and listens to their body at every step. This posture stretches the psoas, a key muscle in the hip flexors (red chakra), that is believed to be linked to depression and anxiety if it gets tight according to traditional yoga teachings. Therefore, Fish Posture, along with other deep hip opening yoga postures, is great for those who struggle with depressed or anxious feelings off the mat. In addition to stretching the hips, Fish Pose also stretches the abdominal muscles (orange and yellow chakras) associated with true joy and creative fulfillment, plus the chest (green chakra) associated with liberating the spirit and connecting one to their heart’s deepest calling. This powerful posture is incredible for strengenthing one’s body on a physical level and reviving one’s spirit on a mental, spiritual and emotional level. If you are feeling anxious or stuck in your life— add Fish Posture into your practice to take your practice and your life to the next level!
Chakra Balance + Benefits
1. Root Chakra or Red Chakra: Family, Health, Abundance, Confidence, Fight/Flight/Freeze, Depression, Anxiety.
2. Solar Plexis or Yellow Chakra: Joy, Happiness, Fulfillment, Confidence.
3. Heart Chakra or Green Chakra: Relationships, Closure, Connections To Others, Liberate The Heart/Soul.
Enhance Results With—Essential Oils
- Frankincense Essential Oil: Frankincense essential oil, also known as the “King Of Oils” for it’s incredible alleviating properties for the mind, body and spirit. Frankincense mends the body on a deep, cellular level assisting the body’s cells to regenerate, while encouraging inner equilibrium. They often say, “When in doubt, use Frankincense” due to the intense relieving properties and results people have received for centuries from consistently utilizing this essential oil.
- Bergamot Essential Oil: Self Love, Self Confidence, Happiness, Joy
- Malaleuca (“Tea Tree”) Essential Oil: Anti-Bacterial; fights against unwanted bacteria or pathogens. According to scientific research, this powerful essential oil is used to boost the immune system in a powerful way and can be used for the following with positive therapeutic results: acne, coughs, periodontal (gum) disease, rash, skin issues, sunburn, and so much more. *Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG) essential oils are recommended in your yoga practice (plus natural wellness, beauty and home rituals) to ensure verified third party testing, no synthetic fillers or dilution, indigenous plants for highest possible plant quality and conditions, and other strict guidelines—in order to experience the full benefits of the essential oil recommended!
Enhance Results With—Positive Affirmations
“I Ignite The Liberators!”
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Schedule CUSTOM Yoga, Wellness, & Beauty Consult With Heather
- Message me to schedule a CUSTOM phone consult with me from the comfort of your home. During our consult, you will be asked to share your top 3 health, wellness or beauty goals/concerns. I will design a CUSTOM Yoga class just for you (PDF emailed to you), Gaiam product recommendations, natural wellness solutions and non-toxic beauty guidance based on your goals and interest—empowering YOU in + out!
Until next time—be balanced. be tru. & proud to be YOU!
xo! Heath
