Yoga for uplifting energy

Summary

Steff Gallante guides a gentle, energizing yoga practice for times when you feel low in motivation, sad, lethargic, or unsettled. The practice focuses on gradually building movement without overwhelming yourself.

Key Strategies and Techniques

• Start with the breath: Breathe evenly, then practice three-part breathing. On the inhale, expand the belly, ribs, and upper chest; on the exhale, soften from the upper chest down.
• Set an intention: Recall a time when you felt energized and reflect on why you’d like to feel more uplifted.
• Move gradually: Reach the arms overhead, gently open the chest, side-bend, fold forward, and round the spine. Add movement at a manageable pace.
• Build energy through a flow: The sequence includes Chair Pose, balance options, high lunges, forward-leaning “airplane” movements, plank variations, Cobra, and Downward-Facing Dog.
• Adapt poses to your needs: Keep the arms lower, use a wall or stable surface, keep a knee down, choose a standing variation, or skip a movement. You can adjust the practice at any time.
• Stay grounded and attentive: Keep breathing smoothly, engage the abdomen when needed, and avoid over-arching the lower back in Chair Pose.
• Close with reflection: Return to the breath and notice how the practice affected your body and energy.

Presenter: Steff Gallante