How to Parsva Upavista Konasana | Seated Side Bend Asana/Pose | Benefits (Restorative approach)

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[Music] hey there radiant Souls welcome back to another uplifting yoga session here on Lil Yogi alley I'm Ally and I'm absolutely thrilled to have you join me here today it's a brand new day filled with endless possibilities and what a better way to kick it off than with some invigorating yoga so go ahead find your cozy spot on the mat maybe grab a cushion or a blanket if you're fancy and let's get ready to flow and shine together today's practice is all about embracing the vibrant energy within us so get ready to move breathe and let your inner light shine bright right before we get into all the juicy stuff let's start with a little warmup to get our bodies primed and Ready for today's special pose the seated side Bend let's start this one with a cross-legged position making sure your sit bones are firmly planted on the mat inhale deeply lifting your arms over your head and as you exhale gently sway to one side pressing the supporting hand against the floor feeling that delicious stretch along your side body inhale back to the middle and exhale gracefully sway to the other side remember to use your palm as support let's keep this movement flowing sinking our breath with each gentle sway inviting in a sense of ease and relaxation towards the end of your exhale you may invite your gaze to look up and extend the stretch into your cervical spine and then flowing to the other side and again using the end of the exhale to look up to the sky Bend into the neck and then inhale back to center now let's bring that soothing energy into our seated side Bend let's begin by extending the left leg forward and then all the way out to the side as far as you possibly can today ensuring that there is no pain or ache within this pose so if you are feeling pain or ache please ease back and bring your heel closer towards the middle begin with a nice long back and your sitting bones firmly planted on the ground the back of your left palm will be placed against your inner left thigh [Music] inhale reaching your right arm up towards the sky feeling that beautiful stretch through your fingertips and as you exhale gracefully lean towards the left side slideing the Palm along the leg creating space and length along your entire torso let your right arm drop as far down over the head as possible make sure you're not feeling tension or ache and if you are as said before feel free to ease back and make this pose as comfortable as it can be for you today keep both sit bones rooted firmly on the mat as you explore the depth of this stretch inhale lengthen your spine and gaze forward and exhale gracefully lower yourself back down with the exit of the breath embracing the sensations as they rip throughout your body let's continue to breathe through these small movements with joy and presence honoring the Magnificent vessel that is your body as we navigate through the seated side Bend it's important to recognize the incredible benefits that it provides so let's get to it spinal flexibility it allows us to embrace the freedom of movement as we enhance the flexibility of our spine which promotes vitality and strength the stretching of the side body allows us to feel the sweet release as we stretch the inter coal muscles and obliques creating space and openness in the Torso this pose improves our Brea in by expanding your capacity for deep nourishing breaths as we open up the rib cage inviting in a fresh energy and vitality we energize the body by activating your inner fire and igniting your spirit as as we stimulate the circulation and energy flow throughout your body in this pose it's also tension relieving as it melts away any lingering tension in the shoulders neck and upper back inviting a sense of ease and relaxation more so it also allows us to ease the tension throughout the hips and as always last but not least the Mind Body Connection it allows us to cultivate a deeper sense of connection with yourself as we move mindfully and into intentionally through the pose tapping into the wisdom of our body and our spirit as we gracefully flow through to the opposite side these benefits are mirrored and Amplified ensuring that both sides of our body receive the love and attention that they really deserve inhale reaching your arms up towards the sky once again feeling that beautiful stretch all the way through to your fingertips and as you exhale gracefully lean to the opposite side creating space and length alongside your entire torso once more a reminder to keep both of your sitting bones firmly on the mat as you keep exploring this pose inhale once more lengthen your spine and gaze forward and as you exhale slowly place your body back down without ache or tensions as far as you can today and of course I should breathe through these movements on the opposite side I'm going to read you a short poem that I love to read throughout all of my teachings it is called the guest house by J roomy this being human is a guest house every morning and you rival a joy a depression a meanness some monetary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor welcome and entertain them all even if they're a crowd of Sorrows who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture still treat each guest honorably he may be clearing you out for some new Delight the dark thought the shame the malice meet them all at the door laughing and invite them in be grateful for whoever comes because each has been sent as a guide from Beyond and let's slowly begin to release the seated side Bend take a moment to Revel in the vibrant energy pulsing through your being bring your body up and back to Center and use your hands as support if you need to we've been in this pose for some time now let your body sit or move as it needs to feel the flow of the energy from the pose to come and settle back into your normal breath find yourself a nice lovely seated position bring your hands into prayer today if you'd like namaskar gently bow your head down to the ground and I want to thank you for showing up on the mat today for yourself and most importantly for taking the time out of your busy day to give yourself the love you need if you've enjoyed our practice together today I invite you to spread the love by giving this video a thumbs up below your support fuels the fire of our beautiful community and inspires or to keep shining brightly and hey if you haven't already why not join our ever growing family family of radiant Souls hit that button and turn on the notifications to stay in the loop with all the uplifting yoga goodness coming your way by subscribing not only do you support the small channel but you also become an integral part of our joyful and supportive Community thank you for showing up and sharing your light with me today until next time keep flowing keep glowing and remember to like and