Hot Day Breathing

I have officially changed the name of my blog from Urban Yogini Seeks Bliss. Why?  Well, I will no longer be urban and I am not "seeking" bliss.  I am living bliss.  Back when I started this blog I was seeking many things.  Through my practice over the last few years (growing stronger), I have built a new relationship around being content within and sometimes without.  This is why I am now focusing on living in bliss.  I hope you will focus on the same and let go of any seeking, any searching outside of yourself.

On the Mat
SHITALI BREATH:
Between the upcoming final move to Long Island and the final goodbyes and the heat, I needed an anchor.  I found it in Shitali breath. This is a cooling breath that can be practiced on sweltering hot days like today or moments when you just need to cool down.

HOW TO PRACTICE SHITALI BREATH:

To practice this breathing, sit comfortably with your chin slightly dropped. Curl your tongue and take a deep sip of breath as if using a straw.  Flatten your tongue against the roof of your mouth and hold your in breath for 5 counts.  Then exhale slowly through your nose to complete 1 round.  Practice 3 to 5 minutes of this followed by down dog, side angle, 2 sun salutations, pigeon pose, legs up the wall, and savasana!

Peace to all!
Natalie