I don't know about you, but the holiday season can knock me right off my center of peace and calm without even realizing that I'm out of sync with myself. 

So, if you're feeling yoga deprived because you truly do not have the time, I've created a super simple sequence just for you that will relax your face, unlock your jaw, pull your shoulders down and away from your ears, and help you find your joy this holiday season... or whenever you need it. 

Some tips for this sequence: 

1. Centering. Sit in your favorite cross legged position, close your eyes and take 3 deep breaths. 

2. Cat Pose. Come to a table top position for your wrists under your shoulders and you knees under your hips. Tuck your pelvis under, pull your shoulder blades apart, tuck your chin to your chest and press your hands firmly into the floor to press your ribs closer to the ceiling. 

3. Cow Pose: Moving from Cat Pose, allow your pelvis to go back and up, pull your shoulder blades together, and look up at the corner of your room. Keep your mouth closed and your tongue behind your teeth. Do 3 sets of Cat/Cow. 4 breaths for each pose. 

4. Child's Pose: Keep your knees wide and bring your toes to touch as you press your hips back to your heels. Stay for 10 breaths 

5. Seated Forward Fold: Keep your low spine long by pressing your shoulders back and leading with your chest. Take this to a spot where you feel good. You can keep your hands on either side of your legs or hook your toes with your middle and index fingers. Modify as needed. Stay for 6 to 8 breaths. 

6. Bridge Pose: Bring your heels as close to your hips as possible. Press your feet down and lift your hips up. Interlace your fingers and press your pinky fingers and triceps into the floor. Stay for 8 breaths. 

7. Sleeping Cow Face Pose: Stack one knee on top of the other. Get your two heels in one line when you look down at them. Sit up tall and sandwich your torso to your top thigh. Keep your low spine long. Stay for 8 breaths and then repeat on the other side. 

8. Gentle Pose: Sit with your feet sole to sole. Bring your hands to the inside of your knees. Press down, keeping your elbows straight. Allow your shoulders to rise up closer to your ears. Stay for 6 to 8 breaths. 

9. Legs on the Wall: So simple and it feels so good! Rest your legs on the wall. Bring your arms out to the side. Close your eyes and breathe. Stay for as long as you can. 

I hope this helps you get the kinks out of your system! 

Happy Holidays! May the lights of the season be a reflection of your light and the light you see in others. 

Big Hugs, 

Tori G. ♡