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Day 86 of #100daysofhealing . . Dhanurasana - Bow pose. One of those I love to hate! I will avoid this pose a lot. First, because my lower back can get easily sore, but also because it demands so much from me that I want to leave the pose, as soon as I get to it. . Obviously my inner yogi, will the invite me to observe why is that. Well to me this is a very vulnerable pose and you need to be fully engaged to practice it. So this is one of those, where I have to remind myself that I am safe now while also learn about what it takes to be emotional vulnerable! After all, the physical aspects that you train for this pose are, in fact, the components for wholehearted vulnerability: Strength, courage (this pose intimidates me a lot), and  presence (you have to be focused in order to hold the pose without loosing your breath). . #bowpose is a tangible example of the deeper meaning hidden within this practice. Is learning about life and collecting its wisdom through the movement of our body. . How do you practice being vulnerable? What is that thing that you continue to practice, even when it takes you out of your comfort zone? Do you have a pose that challenges you?. . . #mentalhealthawareness #illo #doodleyogi #dhanurasana #the100dayproject2018 #storytelling #deephealing #tombowdualbrushpen #rewildyourheart #backtobasics #creativeliving #yogaforall (at Jacksonville, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brdgt7vB2fG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1babbles1nxr6

Day 34 of #100daysofhealing . . Virabhadrasana II - Warrior 2. A very common pose in every yoga practice that has a powerful meaning and benefits for our bodies. Part of healing trauma has to do with learning to shed and navigate the shame that comes from having experienced sexual abuse. . This pose is great not only to release tension held in the pelvic and lower back area, but also to reclaim the space our body occupies on the world. The simple act of opening your body and standing on the ground to its full extent, can be very healing when done with intention. . Other benefits include to improve and activate the core while reinforcing a good alignment of the spine which also helps with the alignment of the entire body. . The meaning held within this pose, is to acknowledge the warrior within that holds the strength to honor our values of justice and integrity. . As usual I’ll be posting pointers and a short demo in my stories, for you to try at home. Special guest appearance included! 🤓 🐕 🐶. . . #virabhadrasana2 #warrior2 #yogaforall #doodleyogi #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthactivist #weareallinthistogether #breathe #youarenotalone #believesurvivors #metoomovement #the100dayproject2018 #100dayproject #storytelling #womenwhodraw #tombowdualbrushpens #arttherapy #creativeliving #rewildyourheart #backtobasics (at Jacksonville, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpW8ITMB4mO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uzfrynu6bpc8