How are GRATITUDE and YOGA related?


GRATITUDE - the gateway to JOY <3

"It can be hard to live in a constant state of gratitude, but you can learn to cultivate it by practicing yoga. Next time you’re on your mat, try these yoga poses that inspire gratitude. For the best results, hold each pose for five to 10 breaths.

- Child's pose (Balasana)
Centering Thought: Find gratitude for your breath—a sign that you are alive and everything is possible.

- Seated Forward Fold (Paschimottanasana)
Centering Thought: As you breathe calmly, consider one part of your body for which you are especially grateful.

Standing Forward Fold (Uttanasana)
Centering Thought: Find gratitude for your feet and all the adventures they take you on. 

- Mountain Pose with Raised Hands (Tadasana + Urdva Hastasana
Centering Thought: Find gratitude for all of your hopes and dreams and the unknown adventure of the future.

- Final Resting Pose (Savasana)
Centering Thought: Find compassion and gratitude for your own journey, for all of your strengths and all of your struggles." 


Article: https://chopra.com/articles/8-yoga-poses-that-inspire-gratitude 


For more information about Bodhi Yoga, where I am being Yoga certified, visit www.gobodhiyoga.com !

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