Venus Rising

Yoga for LivingIssue: Taurus 07

Take Time to Strengthen with Lotus Pose and Warrior Two

When Taurus is out of balance, she forgets that she has tremendous strength and stability inside herself. Instead, she looks for this stability in material satisfaction. She can become greedy and hoarding because her actions stem from fear of not having enough rather than from a place of abundance. Lucky for us, by practicing Warrior Two pose she can find the security and strength she needs to feel whole. Warrior Two pose helps us to access the strength of our legs. Still and steady, the strength of our legs holds us up. Activating our legs and feet fosters a sense of stability and security and reminds us of our connection to the earth. When we feel insecure, we are less connected to the earth. We can walk for miles, completely unaware of the sensation of our feet touching the ground. When we feel secure, we tend to be more aware of our feet and the support of our legs. This is exactly what a Taurus woman needs when she is feeling out of balance. She will fear less because the warrior pose naturally gives us the strength to move through difficulties in life. So when the urge for shopping arises, try a few breaths in Warrior Two pose instead. 

Warrior Two/Virabadhrasana Two

Begin in five pointed star. The feet are parallel and about a leg's-width apart. The arms are outstrectched and parallel to the floor. Rotate the feet to the right. Point the toes of the right foot directly toward the edge of your mat and angle the left foot in about 45 degrees. Bend the right knee until it is just above the ankle and the thigh bone is close to parallel with the floor. Make sure that the front shin bone is vertical. If the knee is past the ankle, please step your right foot forward to ensure that the shin bone is vertical. Otherwise you can damage your knee. Gaze at your right big toe and make sure you can see it. If not, align the knee directly over the ankle so that you can see the big toe of the right foot. Lift the gaze over the middle finger tip of the right hand. Press into the feet, and feel the muscles of the legs activate. Lift the pubic bone toward the navel and reach out strongly through the fingertips. Take up space. Breathe and connect with your inner strength. Hold for five breaths and then switch sides. 

Avoid injury! When practicing yoga, listen to your body and take responsibility for your safety. Always move gently into poses, and do not push too hard.