Featured Asana: 
JANU SHIRSHASANA – Head to Knee Forward Bend
In this posture, we practice letting go. By lengthening the exhalation we can learn to relax during the pose. Yoga teaches you that discomfort is okay and we learn to let go of stress in situations we view as less than ideal. Forward folds turn your focus inwards.  Focus is on my inner world and it’s a bit easier to let go of what’s happening around me. As you extend forward into the fold, the intention is not one of force. Don’t pull yourself lower than what your body is ready for. It is a perfect time to practice Satya, which is the yogic principle of truth. Be honest with yourself. Let go of expectations and although the pose may not be exactly what you had pictured, it could be exactly what you need at this time.

• Calms the brain and helps relieve mild depression
• Stretches the spine, shoulders, hamstrings, and groins
• Stimulates the liver and kidneys
• Improves digestion
• Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause
• Relieves anxiety, fatigue, headache, menstrual discomfort
• spine concave and front torso long.
• Therapeutic for high blood pressure, insomnia, and sinusitis
• Strengthens the back muscles during pregnancy (up to second trimester),