I often find my excitement rise when this festive holiday of pumpkins and costumes draws closer. I find that the putting on of a mask, applying the costume make-up and donning on the unique apparel allows me to become something else, freely expressing myself for that one special night. It is a time for laughter, smiles and being in the “spirit” of this new role I have created for the night of Halloween.
Yoga is my year round treat, it gives me a chance to be multiple characters. Through different asanas or poses I am able to feel the spirit of that which I am being and can take on any one of these roles when it is needed out in my every day life.
When feeling a little weak and needing some strength, I like to take on the quality of a Warrior.
When feeling a little timid I try evoking the Lion spirit.
When wanting to feel more desirable and connected with my feminine energy I slip into the Goddess pose or Half Moon.
When I start to notice I am a bit too much in the air, I anchor that with a grounding pose.
Next time you are in your asana practice use it to capture the spirits of the poses, just as if you were putting on that favorite Halloween costume.
What insights can we glean from a specific pose? What are those poses trying to tell us about ourselves? Lessons will be learned from the light we recognize within ourselves.
Have a beauty trick and treat filled day!
riNa
