The Mindful Minute - Cobra at the Wall for Courage

In the previous episode, we learned about the power of words with Dr. Mikulak. We can create change the meaning of words and culture with a courageous and loving stance. Heart opening poses such as cobra inspire courage. Did you know you could practice cobra at the wall? Let’s practice…Stand in mountain pose facing a clear wall. Make sure your feet are no farther than 4-6 inches away from the wall. Place your hands at chest height, on either side of your ribcage, fingers spread and pressing lightly into the wall. Inhale and press your hips into the wall, lift your abdomen, chest, and gaze to the ceiling. Make sure to keep the back of your neck long so that your head is supported. Draw your shoulders away from your ears. Feel your back body muscles supporting the pose. Continue breathing through your nose slowly. To exit, gently straighten your body, step away from the wall, bend your knees slightly in a wider stance than your hips, and twist side to side for a few moments. Let your hands hand by your sides or bend your elbows. Don’t hold your breath and make sure you exhale into each twist, squeezing our navel to your spine.