The yin and yang of each posture

More on....HATHA YOGA:

“Ha” means the Sun and “Tha” means the Moon. The word “Hatha” is derived from the knowing of these two energies; sun and the moon. Hot and cold. Positive and negative. Male and female. Yin and yang.

Just as the moon is constantly changing, the human mind is not equal every day. Our mind always changes. ie: I loved this outfit when I bought it, I hate it now.

The sun is always steady, unchangeable. All other circumstances change around the sun. The sun is the symbol of fire, it governs our activities, decision-making and gives mental clarity.

Sun - is heat, increases metabolic rate brings growth/life and energy in all things.
Moon - is cool, slowing metabolic rates and brings rejuvenation.

In each yoga posture you can find the balance of both the sun and moon energies. Which parts of your body are working hard and which parts are relaxed.

Pandagustasana (standing head to knee posture):

SUN energy - The legs are engaged, active, toes are spread and grounded taking the full weight of the body.

MOON energy - While the upper body, head, neck and arms are relaxed.

What other postures can you find this balance?

Balance is key - you always here it. Drink wine, eat carbs, shop...all fine but all in moderation. Balance. Work life balance so important for you to have life and to be more productive when you are working. Balance gives you more happiness, more even keel.

Same same with yoga, once you find balance you make progress on the physical benefits and eventually the spiritual. Find the yin and yang of each posture. by thinking about the opposing efforts it trains your mind to be more present. How great to stop worrying about what happened and what is going to happen, but what is happening right now?!