A Heart-Opening Flow to Lead with Love

Try this heart-opening flow from Pamela Stokes Eggleston, Director of the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy.

1. Easy Pose

Sit with your legs extended in front. Bend your knees, bringing your feet in towards your body and crossing your shins. Place each foot beneath the opposite knee. Lengthen your spine, relax your shoulders, and soften your gaze or close your eyes. Place your hands on your knees or thighs, palms up or down.

2. Alternate Nostril Breathing

Find a comfortable seat. Use your right thumb to gently close your right nostril. Breathe deeply and fully through your left nostril. Use your ring finger and pinky to close your left nostril. Release your thumb and exhale fully through your right nostril. Inhale deeply through your right nostril. Continue this pattern for seven breath cycles.

3. Supported Bound Angle

Lie on your back with the soles of your feet together and knees falling open. Support your knees with blankets, blocks, or pillows for comfort.

4. Restorative Child’s Pose

Gently come to your hands and knees. Sink the hips back towards the heels and rest your forehead on the mat. Extend your arms forward or alongside your body.