Pose 2 Ardha Chandrasana with Pada Hastasana

This is a two part pose. 

First the Half Moon Pose

Benefits include:

• Works into the whole skeletal and circulatory systems
• Opens shoulder joints
• Good for frozen shoulder
• Reduces or eliminates pain in the lower back
• Good for abdominal obesity
• Improves and strengthens every muscle in the central part of the body Increase the flexibility of the spine
• Tones the spinal nerves and abdominal organs inproving the working of the bowels
• Increases flexibility and strength of rectus abdominis, gluteus maximus, oblique, deltoid and trapezius muscles
• Helps with sciatic problems
• Alleviates anxiety and reduces mental stress
• Stimulates pituitary gland
• Exercises colon, pancreas, kidneys, muscular, skeletal, respiratory and glandular systems
• Firms and trims waistline, hips, abdomen, buttocks and thighs

Next is the Hands to Feet Pose. 

Benefits include:

• The toning of the abdominal organs
• Conditions of bloating of the abdomen, constipation, indigestion and other gastric troubles can be greatly alleviated
• Helps to relieve sciatica
• The spine is made resilient, straight and flexible
• Circulation of the blood throughout the body is improved
• The muscles of the back are stretched and energized, making one feel invigorated afterwards

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I'm Back

So, yeah- after thirty days straight of blogging, I once again needed a break. But now, I am back.

So, I must start with my sincere condolences to the families from Sandy Hook Elementary in CT. I can't even imagine their hurt. My thoughts and prayers are with them. It definitely also hit home that one of the adults that was killed was the school psychologist. I am not shocked to hear this news because I could also see that I would be a first responder in a crisis situation. Makes you think though.

To recap the past few weeks. I PASSED my dissertation proposal! That was one of the most anxiety producing hour and fifteen minutes. I have lots of work to do.

My mission this school year was to vary my outfits, specifically my dresses considering I so nicely organized them. So, to date, I have not worn pants to school. And, yes, I do have photo documentation to prove it :) And also....in case you were wondering, I have not repeated a dress thus far.

On a lighter note... the other day I was walking through the second floor of an office building in route to my car and a man walked up to me and says "can I help you?" I respond, "no, I am just leaving" and he replies "oh, I thought you looked like a client." I then made my way to the car and drove away. But..still to this day I ponder....exactly what kind of "client" did he think I was?

Finally, lastly- I purchased my hot yoga yearly membership. Since last Wednesday when I bought it- I have gone 6 times. Pretty impressive. I think I am addicted.

Just a recap of the whole hot yoga process. You are in a room that is at about 105 degrees with 40% humidity. You go through each of the 26 poses two times in a session typically lasting an hour and a half.

Each pose has its own health benefit. I have decided to highlight each of the 26 over the next few weeks.

First there is Pranayama which means "extension of the breath." It is a standing deep breathing pose. It has been seen to have the following health benefits:

• treating stress related disorders
• improving autonomic functions
• relieving symptoms of asthma
• reducing signs of oxidative stress
• helps prevent respiratory problems such as bronchitis, emphysema and shortness of breath

Here is how it is done:

Stay tuned. More blogging. Less Rambling. 

Yep.

T-minus 1 day...

Dissertation Proposal is coming.

Pittsburgh bound...

I'm sitting at the airport waiting to board my plane to Pittsburgh. I hope this all goes well. Just trying the breathe.

Quick quick

This is going to be a quick one- headed off to Pittsburgh tomorrow for my dissertation proposal.....I must study!

Send lots of good thoughts!!!!!

Cyber Monday Bargains...

So, as I am supposed to be working on my dissertation... I did a little Cyber Monday shopping for myself.

First, I bought the Empire Pass which allows me to get into all of the state parks and beaches in NY. Normally it is 65.00, today 40.00.

Then, Ann Taylor Loft got me with their 50% off deal. You can never have enough dresses. No, I didn't go overboard...but I am a sucker for a good deal. 

Back to dissertation.