How do we find equilibrium when the outer world shifts? In Season 9, Episode 22 of Yoga Every Day, we explore how light illuminates shadow to reveal our inner strength and stability. This Steph Schwartz yoga session offers a dedicated space to ground yourself during times of transition, helping you cultivate a deep sense of presence.
This 20-minute hatha yoga level 1-2 class is designed as an equinox yoga practice to help you transition from negativity to positivity. By utilizing a mindful hatha yoga for balance approach, this session invites you to reflect on the areas of your life that require more warmth and awareness to thrive. Through an embodied yoga practice, you will learn to honor both the active and receptive sides of your being, creating a harmonious equinox yoga flow on your mat. This practice is particularly potent for balancing light and shadow within your daily life, offering practical tools to carry off the mat.
Hatha yoga emphasizes the union of opposites—the sun (ha) and the moon (tha). When we step onto the mat, we are not trying to eliminate the dark or overemphasize the light; instead, we learn to sit with both. This class guides you through deliberate postures and breathwork designed to stabilize the nervous system, allowing you to meet life's fluctuations with grace. By focusing your mind on shifting from a space of negativity to positivity, you can use your time on the mat to think about where in your life you need more sunlight in order to thrive. Grab a yoga block and prepare to move with intention.
Cultivating Balance on the Mat
- Shift your perspective from negativity to positivity by bringing conscious awareness to areas of your life that need nourishment.
- Utilize a yoga block to support your alignment and deepen your physical stability during this hatha yoga level 1-2 sequence.
- Establish a grounded foundation that mirrors the natural equilibrium of the equinox, balancing effort and ease.
Begin your exploration of inner harmony and step onto the mat today.