Final Blog of Summer: Stage 5 – Metal in Fire
As we move into the final stage of summer, according to Seasonal Yoga , it’s important to keep the fire within us stoked, building resilience and strength—key components of a healthy immune system. This week, we focus on the quadriceps, the powerhouse muscles that symbolise endurance and stability. They consist of four distinct muscles which are responsible for extending the leg and helping you to walk and jump. Amongst other things, together, they contain more mass than any other muscle group in your body. Here is a video from our wonderful friend, David Keil, who teaches on all of our Seasonal Yoga Teacher training courses, he is one of the worlds leading Yoga Anatomy experts.
Home Health Habits
- Breath work: Incorporate the “Breath of Fire” into your daily routine. This energising breathing technique will help you stay grounded and centred as we transition into the later stages of the year. If you’re interested in knowing more about breath work, there is no better place to go, then seasonal yoga’s Marit Akintewe, for an amazing, comprehensive, and inexpensive Onlline Course.
- Nourishment: Take a closer look at your eating habits. Can you make a greater effort to choose organic foods? Consider ways to reduce waste and focus on the nutrients and joy that food brings. Practice mindful eating—avoid distractions like television and savor each bite.
Muscle Focus: Quadriceps
Building strong quadriceps is essential for resilience and overall strength. These muscles play a crucial role in our ability to stand tall, both physically and metaphorically.
Recommended Postures
- Knee Dip Lunges: Static Yoga lunge stretch – Crescent moon Check out the video I created on Vimeo for a step-by-step guide to this powerful exercise. – go lower and catch the foot behind for a deeper stretch
- Rotated knee lunge – this deepens the stretch of the above pose and gets in the rotation required in this season to stretch the meridians
- Ustrasana – Camel Pose: Open your heart and strengthen your quads with this deep backbend.
- Dhanurasana Bow Pose (on your front): Engage your quads and stretch your entire front body with this invigorating pose.
Lifestyle Tips
- Mind Training: Incorporate brain training exercises into your routine to clear your mind and enhance focus.
- Reading: I recommend Unstressable by Mo Gawdat, & Alice Law a book that offers practical advice on how to remain calm and resilient in the face of life’s challenges. I have it on audible, which has been an amazing way to listen to it.
As we close out the summer, let’s carry forward the strength and energy, keep exercising. we’ve cultivated, preparing ourselves for the seasons ahead. Keep the fire within you burning bright.
more from me soon as we move into the season of late summer
Julie x
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