Wisdom of the Goddess Pose

    The Goddess Pose a Woman’s Friend

    The goddess pose is a deep external hip opener that also strengthens the muscles of your lower body. The movement in this variation helps to stretch and lengthen both arms while grounding you with strong thighs or calves for stability! Great as an expectant mother’s prenatal posture since it engages the pelvic floor along its flow by opening up a full range of motion at once

     

    The Goddess Pose for Balance and Concentration

    As we get older, it is important to improve concentration because our cognitive function can decline. Concentration exercises can help to improve brain function and prevent age-related cognitive decline. In addition, improving concentration can help to improve focus and mental clarity. Improving these two factors can help you to live a healthier, happier life.

    We need to maintain our balance as we get older. As we age, our sense of balance can decline due to changes in our muscle mass, vision, and proprioception*. (see endnote) This can lead to an increased risk of falls, which can cause serious injuries. Improving balance can help to reduce the risk of falls and improve overall health and well-being.

     

    How the goddess pose can help improve your balance and concentration

    The goddess pose is a great way to improve your balance and concentration. The goddess pose in yoga is said to be the most beneficial for women. The goddess pose is a standing yoga posture that helps strengthen the legs, hips, and core. 

    The goddess pose in yoga is also a great way to improve your balance and concentration. This pose requires you to focus on your breath and your alignment, which can help to calm the mind and improve concentration. In addition, the goddess pose stretches the inner thighs and opens up the hips, which can help to improve balance. 

    Goddess for Beginners

    The goddess pose is an especially good yoga pose for beginners because it can help to improve balance and concentration. If you are new to yoga and looking for a pose that will help you focus, the goddess pose is a good option. This pose requires you to focus on your breath and your alignment, which can help to calm the mind and improve concentration. Physically, the goddess pose helps us build strength by stretching the inner thighs and opening up the hips, which can help to improve balance.

    If you actually hold the pose for up to a minute and focus on your breath, Yoga can be a powerful tool to improve concentration and alignment. The Goddess Pose also contributes to a calmer mind and firmer inner thighs. 🙂 

    Learn more about private Find Your Inner Goddess Yoga Lessons at a Richer Me Yoga

    What does the Goddess Pose Mean to Me?

    When I do the Goddess Pose I focus on the feminine side of me, the goddess inside. She is the one who moves me through my emotions and carries me to a stable place of feeling good about myself, about being a woman, and about being strong.

    The Goddess Pose is about strength in concentration. I feel like I am building physical and mental strength. From a physical perspective, I am not yet able to hold the pose for a full minute (as of this publishing). But I will continue my efforts on and off the camera. (Smile)

    How to do the Goddess Pose in Yoga

    The pose involves standing with your feet hip-width apart, then bending your knees and bringing your thighs parallel to the ground. Stand in the center of your mat facing the long edge. Begin in this standing position with your feet together.

    Then, take a big step to one side with your right foot and bend your knees so that your thigh is parallel to the ground. Place your hands on your hips, and then slowly lower your pelvis down towards the floor. You can then reach your arms up elbows parallel with your shoulder and hands in the air above your head. In a variation you could reach up and clasp your hands together.

    Once you are in the pose, take deep breaths and hold the pose for up to one minute. To release, slowly lifting your pelvis back up and then bring your right foot back to meet your left.

     

    variations on the goddess pose - from Tumme

    In Summary

    The goddess pose in yoga is a great way to improve your balance and concentration. This pose requires you to focus on your breath and your alignment, which can help to calm the mind and improve concentration. In addition, the goddess pose stretches the inner thighs and opens up the hips, which can help to improve balance. The goddess pose is an especially good yoga pose for beginners because it can help to improve balance and concentration. If you are new to yoga and looking for a pose that will help you focus, the goddess pose is a good option.

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    proprioception = your body’s ability to sense movement, action, and location. It’s present in every muscle movement you have. Without proprioception, you wouldn’t be able to move without thinking about your next step (WebMD definition of proprioception).

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    Dr. Christina Blanchard-Horan in green with big smile red glasses and matching lipstick

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