Elena Miss Yoga – Ashtanga Vinyasa, Power Yoga, Vinyasa and Flow Instructor based in East London

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ED & BPD Survivor, London based Yoga teacher 🇬🇧
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Today I am showing how to use Props to chinstand.

Today I am showing how to use Props to chinstand.

-You might need two Foam Yoga Blocks
- A wall, a chair, a couch...

This is a very accessible and safe way to enter a challenging pose. Just give it a try.

Exercise

-Place Foam Yoga Blocks underneath the shoulders
-Chin on the mat
-Straighten both legs
-Take a big step up to a vertical surface (I use my #feetuptrainer )
-Extend the right leg towards the sky.
-Left Heel pushing forwards
-Bum reaching up and forward
-Inhale, shift the body weight forward, and bring the left leg up.
-Both legs together.
-Relax the area between the shoulders. Belly in. Gaze forward.

Breathes X 10 times

Repeat with the other leg
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Be creative is my Prozac Sometimes life is overwh

Be creative is my Prozac

Sometimes life is overwhelming, and I feel like bulimia, anxiety etc want to come back.
What works for me is to create something: cooking, baking, crocheting, new makeups, photo shoot layouts, new Tutorials, etc...
These activities bring me back to the present moment.

What helps you?
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#ardhachandrasana #halfmoonpose #sugarcanepose #standingsplit #splitpose #hanumasana #dancerpose #sundaythoughts #anxietytips #mindfulness #mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwareness #yogaphotography #yogaphotoshoot #flexibility #contortion

HOW TO ENTER SUPER SOLDIER STEP BY STEP Super Sol

HOW TO ENTER SUPER SOLDIER STEP BY STEP

Super Soldier Pose or Inverted Compass poses
Sanskrit name: Viparita Parvivrtta Surya Yantrasana

Step 1: take the right leg backward, in high lunge. Slide the left arm underneath the left leg
The left shoulder should be comfortably placed under the left leg

Step 2: gaze at the floor, and breathe deeply
Suck the belly in, Inhale, bend the right leg, and grab the right foot firmly with the left hand
Take a moment to calm the mind. Sometimes, when we are inverted, it might happen to have a rush of adrenaline that can disturb the balance

Step 3: Inhale, keep gazing the floor and start lifting the right knee

Step 4: When you reached the maximum extension, take a deep calming breath and shift the gaze to the right hand
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⬅️Slide 1 frontal view
⬅️Slide 2 side view
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I aim not to make no mistakes but to make NEW mist

I aim not to make no mistakes but to make NEW mistakes.

Are you a realist or perfectionist?
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❤️ My Anklet @anklecraft
💙 My outfit @aloyoga
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#chinnychestythursday with my gorgeous chinny chesty sisters @natascha_yoga and @karina_look_for_beauty
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#mayurasana #chinstand #gandhabherundasana #eaglepose #eaglelegs #garudasana #yogagirl #yogaphotography #yogastrong #yogaphotoshoot #yogapose #yogaposeoftheday #elena_miss_yoga #perfectionist #realist #makingmistakes

Heart Opener and chest opener sequence Yoga chest

Heart Opener and chest opener sequence

Yoga chest openers help reverse the mechanical constriction in the front side of the body.

Personally, I love the revitalising feeling of the mind-body, appreciating the connection between the two by expanding the heart.

Repeat the sequence 3 times

Hold each pose 5 to 10 breath

Cat cow pose / Marjaiasana Bitilasana
Puppy pose, any variation
Kneed pose with bend
Camel pose / Ustrasana
Bow pose / Dhanurasana
Cobra pose / Bhujangasana
Bridge pose / Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
Wheel pose / Urdhva Dhanurasana

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#chestopener #catcowpose #puppypose #camelpose #bowpose #cobrapose #bridgepose #wheelpose #urdhvadhanurasana #ustrasana #dhanurasana #yogaforbeginners #beginnersyoga

Are nuisances as such if you get lots of joy despi

Are nuisances as such if you get lots of joy despite them?

Two more days...
Back to London and lots of papers and documentation to fill
Back to endless customs procedures
Back to the lockdown
Back to self isolation
Back to do another swap (4th since July)

To be honest, I don't care, I got to spend time with my parents and it's priceless.

What is your attitude towards nuisances?
Can you see the brightside?
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#dancerpose #natajarasana #yogagirl #yogapractice #yogateacher #beachyoga #beachlifestyle #yogaoutdoor #yogaitalia #italiayoga #yogaitaly #marinadiravenna #beachdunes #outdooryoga #familytime #familyismoreimportant #familytime #myfamilyiseverything

-I used to hate to be alone -I used to move from o

-I used to hate to be alone
-I used to move from one country to another seeking happiness
-I used to feel alone in a crowd
-I used to want to be liked

I remember those days tenderly.

If you feel the same remember:

-When you are alone you can do everything you want, even dance naked in your living room.

-Running from your ghosts can be exciting however, they always come with you, mine were in my backpack.

-Hanging with the wrong people is draining, find your crowd, I did it and I wasn't alone anymore.

-Seriously, I am adorable, who wouldn't like me? 🤣

Whatever you feel today, can be processed and modified with work and help. You don't deserve to suffer.
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#yogagirl #utthitahastapadangusthasana
#beachyoga #beachlifestyle #yogaitaly
#yogaitalia
#italianyogi
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Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana is a challenging deep bac

Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana is a challenging deep backbend, and it might take years to be mastered.
In the Ashtanga Yoga tradition, it comes only on the third series. So don't rush or get frustrated at yourself.

Remember, every time we morph our human body, into an animal form it might become physically, and emotionally traumatic. Be mindful, and listen to your body.

Here a step by step guide that will help you in your journey to King Pigeon Pose.

Step 1
Half Pigeon Pose
Squared hips
Belly in
Long spine
Push the chest forward
Sink in

Step 2
Inhale
Take the back foot from the outer side of the foot
Extend fully the arm backwards
Rotate the shoulder outward

Step 3
Exhale
Bend the elbow of the arm behind your back
Push the elbow outward, rotation of the shoulder cuff

Step 4
Complete the rotation
Now, the arm is beside your head

Step 5
Inhale
Take the other arm back
If you can reach the foot, grab the other arm, and start walking down the hand
Now both arms are on the side of your head

Step 6
Exhale
Shift the gaze backwards
Bend deeply
Heel to the forehead
Arms squeezed together
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World Mental health Day 🌍 Be mentally ill isn'

World Mental health Day 🌍

Be mentally ill isn't our fault!

Over 4 decades I went through many different shades of darkness:
Panic attacks
Self harming
Anorexia
Bulimia
Drug addiction
Sexual promiscuity
Suicide attempts, etc...

For years I thought I wasn't strong enough, that was my fault, that I deserved it. If only…

Those years with my head buried into the toilet, blades cutting my skin, etc… weren't my fault. Blame was making me feel even worse.

We are strong enough, never doubt yourself, we don't deserve it. If you or a beloved of yours is in pain seek professional help and support.

I am a strong woman with a past BPD and EDs, but I am not in the dark anymore, I am here in front of you telling my story. Don't hide. Talk and share your pain, they will feel lesser hurtful.

Advice: while looking for a professional don't stop at the first therapist or psychiatric you find. If you don't feel the chemistry, change doctor. It is essential to feel at ease with our healers. Change till it feels right.
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#worldmentalhealthday2020
#mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwareness #bpdawareness #bpdrecovery #eatingdisorderrecovery #iseeyou #ifeelyourpain #yournotalone

Sometime the right path is not the easiest one, bu

Sometime the right path is not the easiest one, but it feels so good.
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📿 Anklet @anklecraft
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Jumping in #fallbackandforth with @lightfulyogini2.0
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#supersoldierpose #viparitaparivrttasuryayantrasana #yogapractice #yogainspiration #yogalife #yogateacher #mindfulness #yogalove #yogaeveryday #yogagirl #yogaeverywhere #healthylifestyle #yogachallenge #yogapose #fitnessmotivation #healing #selfpractice #homepractice #yogaathome #igyoga #instayoga #yogaphotography #yogaphotoshoot

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