![]() This is a time for peace and hope for a brighter, warmer future for all. The energy of winter is all about personal growth, becoming aware of our own natural cycles, and going within to foster new inspiration.įollow this simple Restorative Yoga sequence in preparation for the winter solstice and remember to take time to meditate on how we too can bring more light into the world. Allow your hips to settle toward the mat and your chest to extend forward. Keep your hands beneath your shoulders on the mat or on blocks. Bring your left foot outside your left hand. Enjoy the opportunity to rest and reflect, pause and ponder, soften and stabilize. Dragon Lunge From sitting, make your way to hands and knees with your shoulders stacked over your wrists. This quiet season can create moments of reflection and deep peace. Sequence A Yoga Sequence for Hallowmas A Yoga Sequence for the Winter Solstice A Yoga Sequence for. Like nature around us, we become less active. Using Yoga to Enhance Your Witchcraft Casey Giovinco. Slide the back knee toward the back end of your mat, and lower your hips toward the ground. From your hands and knees, bring the right shin forward into a Pigeon Prep Pose. Pigeon Prep (Head Down)pigeon-prep-pose.jpg. After sitting for a few minutes, say each of your solstice intentions out loud. ![]() Feel the light of the flame growing inside of you and imagine your solstice intentions doing the same. ![]() Symbolically, the solstice is a time of turning inward and listening to your inner voice. Hold for 7 to 10 breaths and then proceed to repeat the pose on the other side. To close the winter solstice ceremony, lower or close your eyes and return to normal breathing. Even though we experience the longest and darkest night of the year and the shortest day with the least amount of light, we know how sacred this time can be. The sun slips easily into longer evenings and reminds us to come into a deeper place of stillness. On the winter solstice, the light of the Sun begins a new solar cycle, marking the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. ![]()
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