Sticky Notes and Tree Pose

What do Pink Post It Notes and Tree Pose have in common?

Nothing in particular....

Unless your client is dealing with neurological imbalances and loves the practice of Yoga Shapes. 

Then, you've got a killer combination. 

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See, what most Yoga teachers are missing is that you don't need deeper Ujayi Breath. 

You don't need to "fire your glutes"

Or "Find your soul's inner drishti"

What they may be missing is that vision can take up to 70% of your brain when required for balance. 

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Oh, and your ears may have something to do with that, too. 

So what can you do about it? 

Well, it's quite simple. 

The next time you are in a yoga class or practice at home, use sticky notes. 

No, seriously.

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You may be laughing at me when I write this simple stumble upon I found while teaching last week as a lab with a client. 

But it works. 

Next time you find a balance posture, place a bright sticky note where your eyes can focus. Keep your eyes maintained on that for the remainder of the pose.

Her words, not mine, after being hit by a car and in a car accident and not being able to do Half Moon Pose for a very long time:

"No f***king way."

Yeah, how's that for a testimonial. 

So the next time you struggle with balance and posture, head over to Target and grab yourself some sticky notes. 

You'll thank me later. 

Lee