"This morning yoga practice offers a gentle reminder that self-love is built in moments of presence. Self-love is not forceful. Instead, it is meeting yourself without judgement, noticing that you can breathe deeply, and understanding that you can learn to be with yourself, even if it feels difficult, exactly as you are. With heart-opening movement and soft hip exploration, this yoga for self-love practice moves you in a way that feels supportive, energizing, and kind."
"As you move through this practice, stay with your breath and allow it to inform your movement. Allow each exhalation to release your protection mechanisms and help you come back to yourself. You'll need two blocks or block-like props, such as stacks of books or firm cushions, for support. Begin with your feet hip distance apart with a slight bend in your knees, your palms facing forward in Mountain Pose. Stay here for 4 cycles of breath, allowing your body to soften with each exhalation."
The sequence centers on cultivating self-love through present, nonjudgmental awareness and breath. Breath guides movement, with exhalations encouraged to soften protective habits and return attention inward. Heart-opening movements and gentle hip exploration aim to create a supportive, energizing, and kind experience. Props such as two blocks or firm cushions are recommended for added support. The practice begins in Mountain Pose with feet hip-width and palms facing forward, held for several breath cycles to allow the body to soften. A Breath of Joy sequence uses a three-part inhale and one-part exhale, repeated around 15 times at personal pace.
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