the Yoga of Travel
During recent adventures in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador and Easter Island; many thoughts came to mind particularly the usefulness of Yoga whilst travelling.
Here are some such thoughts.
- To keep fit during long haul flights
- Use of relaxation techniques to induce rest on said flights
- Deep forward bends, to search for stray items under airline seats
- Breath techniques to alleviate anxiety when riding air pockets and rolling seas
- Relaxation techniques for inducing sleep at strange times in strange beds
- The ability to stretch and move in confined spaces
- A light practice to help reset body rhythms and systems
- Strength of core and legs to sustain squatting positions – thus avoiding contact with undesirable toilet seats
- Flexibility and balance to transfer from ship to panga
- Shoulder flexibility to do up ones wet-suit
- Flexibility, stability and core strength to ride the panga and transfer to kayak
- All the above flexibility to enjoy the kayaking
- Awareness of breath modification at high altitudes
- Stretchy Yoga gypsy pants to maintain intake of divine ship food, and Ecuadorian chocolate
- Sitting quietly in the presence of the Moai
Ahh – the Yoga of Travel……………
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