Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Wave Breath

This breath opens up the Gallbladder and Liver Meridians. It is a variation of the Side Warrior Pose and Extended Side Angle Pose which are standard poses found in most classes held at the Australian School of Meditation and Yoga

1. Stand with your feet wide apart left toes 90 degrees and right foot turned in slightly (the heel of left foot in line with arch of right foot), arms down by your sides.
2. Inhale as you raise your arms to shoulder height.
3. Exhale as you bend your left knee, extending left arm down in front of the body and right arm over the head. When exhale is complete, straighten left leg (pause momentarily)
4. Inhale: lifting through the fingers of the right hand slowly come up to starting position.
5. Repeat 4 or 5 times
6. Change the position of your feet and repeat to the right.