Yoga for a Saturday morning blogger who has been on her feet forEVER, it seems. Oh, and Mystery picked some of the asanas, just because he likes them.

This practice begins in dandasana, or staff pose. Feet are normally flexed with heels on the floor in this pose (unlike mine here!)

Massage your feet gently, making sure to pay attention to all of the toes as well as the entire sole of the foot.

In cobbler pose, badha konasana, bring your heels in close to the groin, but not so close that your knees can't open.

Come into tabletop position. Spine is in a neutral position, hands beneath shoulders, knees beneath hips.

Here is the cow. Alternate between the two, with a linked breathing pattern, usually breathing in when the body opens and out when it closes.

Golf balls make great aids for foot massage. (Make sure to keep track of the ball, so your dog or cat doesn't get it.)

Shift your weight to one side. Lift the other leg and touch that toe to the top of your standing foot.

If you feel like moving deeper into the posture, open your leg to the side and place the foot against your calf. Repeat on the other side. Notice differences in balance from side to side.

Find the hip crease with your hands. Maintain the natural curves of the spine as you fold forward to horizontal back. Support yourself by placing your hands anywhere on your thigh or shin (avoid the knee).

From pyramid pose, add a twist in the middle of the spine for triangle. Come back through pyramid to come out of the posture.

From star pose, drop your heels, bend your knees, and bend your elbows. This is sometimes called horse dancer pose and sometimes pose of the goddess.

Fold forward from the hips keeping the natural curves in the spine. You may put your hands on the floor directly under your shoulders.

Before relaxation, roll on the noodle for a bit of back massage. You can also relax into a gentle backbend while supported by the noodle.
by Christine
13 Jul 2012 at 22:04
Mystery does a wonderful job of helping you!