Make-Shift Pose is a combination of two variations on Warrior 1, Humble Warrior and Warrior 1 with goal-post arms.
With many of us sheltering-in-place and our normal lives obviously disrupted, it’s time to let go of that which cannot be done for now and embrace new possibilities given these unexpected and unaccustomed restraints. In short, we have to be flexible and creative to stay happy and fulfilled.
The Humble Warrior bows to and humbly accepts what cannot be changed and in reverence bows to the life force that surges with new possibilities.
Warrior 1 with wide arms embraces the changes and has an open heart to move forward and upward, even in seemingly difficult times.
Make-Shift Pose expresses two aspects of embracing change and helps us retain personal power and freedom in times like these.
Precautions: Move slowly as you lift up out of Humble Warrior so you do not get dizzy and move slowly into Warrior 1 with goal-post arms. You can also emphasize the opening of the heart and uplifting quality of Warrior 1 with a slight backbend drawing the elbows slightly downward so the shoulder blades glide down and lift the heart upward.
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