2/20/2023 0 Comments Maps soulstice![]() ![]() See also Between the Lines: Parsvottanasana Halasana (Plough Pose) Emilie Bers at Soulstice Mind & Body For the left side, try clasping the other way, so the opposite hand index finger is on top. On an exhale, step to the top of the mat and release the clasp. Once folded, keep your heart aimed at your front foot, by drawing your shoulder blades down your back and gently pressing them into your chest. On an exhale, begin to hinge forward at the hip crease. On an inhale, use the arm position to draw your chest open. Step your left foot back about 3 feet, separating your feet one inch from heel to heel alignment. Interlace your hands behind your back in a c-clasp position. Magnetic compasses operate based on the Earth’s natural magnetic pull, but did you know that there are places on the planet where the magnetic pull is just “off” and it sends the compass in the wrong direction? Parsvottanasana is a great pose to learn how to continue leading with your heart, despite outside forces pulling you down. Try this 6-pose sequence to help you calibrate your inner compass: Parsvottanasana (Pyramid Pose) Variation Emilie Bers at Soulstice Mind & Body Get out of your head, and let your heart guide you. But, underneath the fog of confusion and the worry of the mind, our heart knows exactly where it should be and what it should be doing. We may even question and doubt it when we figure it out. ![]() We may not have access to it in the moment. The most important thing to remember is that we always know the answer. It is in stillness and intention that we can get clear once again. Through quieting practices like asana, pranayama, and meditation, we are able to turn down the volume on the worrying mind and tune into the heart’s guidance. This is when it is time to recalibrate your compass. See also How a Daily Meditation Practice Helps You Find Trust “I’ve always wanted to live abroad.” “Yes!”, your heart cries, but almost simultaneously your throat tightens to stifle the answer and the overpowering mind starts rattling through its many worries: What if you fail? Who are you to deserve this opportunity? Suddenly, the arrow of the compass starts to spin in different directions, and you can’t figure out which way to go. “Should I take that job overseas?”, you ask yourself. Many of us have overridden these inner messages for so long that, when it comes time for crucial decisions, our compass becomes confused. They can come in the form of a tightening in your stomach or a tingle throughout the body. ![]() Our inner navigator sends physical messages all the time. Unfortunately, in these cases, the reading was a little too late. Or have you ever turned something down only to immediately regret doing so? These reactions are glimpses of our inner compass. If you are like me, you say ‘yes’ because you feel like you have to (to please someone) and then spend all your mental energy trying to back pedal your way out of it. How many times do we say ‘yes’ to things out of guilt or obligation? Only to suddenly feel dread and resentment. See also Start Practicing Satya (Truth) On and Off Your Mat The more we learn to use our compass well, the more quickly we will arrive where we are meant to be. These can come in the form of other people’s opinions. We also need beware of external forces that may misdirect the compass. This means we have a responsibility to take care of our compass and not let internal debris in the form of thoughts or self-doubt sully its mechanism. In order for compasses to work efficiently, the needle must be able to turn without obstruction. Sometimes we will need to forge our own path and go against the herds and tide. It keeps us on course, so that when we are presented with decisions both big and small, we can navigate from our heart instead of fear.įollowing our inner compass is not an easy task! In fact, it takes great skill and a whole lot of courage. This is our inner compass, and it points us in the right direction when have lost ourselves. There is a place inside each of us that always know the way – a place guiding us toward our personal truth. Some call it gut sense, others intuition, gently letting us know when we are on the right track and when we are not (sometimes not so gently). Get full access to Outside Learn, our online education hub featuring in-depth yoga, fitness, & nutrition courses, when you ![]()
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