Yoga focus of the month:
Warrior II variation to archer pose
The archetype of Sagittarius is a centaur stretching its bow and it totally aligns with the qualities we are looking for in the archer pose for two reasons:
-focus on the thighs (body part traditionally linked to Sagittarius)
-activation of the solar plexus chakra
First, focusing on the correct alignment of the thighs allows you to truly feel the strength and the grounding of this pose. This pose is a variation of the Warrior II, when you are standing in your own power, you are ready to deal with any challenges you might encounter.
The pose is also great to activate the solar plexus, where your strength of will and courage emanates from. Cultivating this chakra is important so you have the necessary fire to feed your goals.
Why mixing astrology and yoga?
I believe that we are deeply impacted by our external world - the direct and indirect one. Nowadays, we can hear about the impact of the Moon, the planets in retrograde more frequently in the news and we pay more attention to the true impacts they have on us.
Astrology and yoga, both invite us to turn inward, to practise Svadhyaya - self-study and self-exploration - one of the 5 Niyamas (observance) of the path of yoga.
Click here to learn more about Svadhyaya.
Yoga's aim is to clear the mind from all the chatter so we can hear the voice inside, and discover who we truly are.
After the introspection required by Scorpio (which qualities are: penetrating, insightful, intuitive, tenacious), we are ready to position the arrow of our newly designed goal on our bow and shoot it straight to the target we set ourselves.
The fiery energies of Sagittarius can be overwhelming if your life goals are not clear, I invite you to steady them as you practise the pose of the month.
The Archer pose invites you to feel your power (coming from your legs) and relax your mind while you focus on a single target.
Sagittarius qualities
Optimistic
Wanderer
Inspiring others
Free
Expansive
Open-minded
Tips for this season
Shine your light - if you haven't seen this video of Lisa Nichols, I highly recommend it! It's funny and uplifting. Love it!
Focus on the good - learn, read, apply the law of manifestation and watch your dreams become realities. I recommend Jess Lively podcast to learn more about the law of attraction. Her energy and simplicity are contagious!
Explore the World - plan a trip to a foreign country, watch a documentary about another culture, broaden your horizons.
Dream big - you've probably heard about Jupiter entering Sagittarius, what does it mean? Let's make it simple. Jupiter is about expansion and Sagittarius is its 'home', its natural position on the zodiac, where its energies flow the most easily. This means one thing: you're about to get lucky! So go ahead, let your mind and heart expand as you ask for what you want. And believe in your luck!