Yoga drawing

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! My memories from my summer vacations at my grandma’s home in Chennai are of sounds—creaking gates and splashing water. As early as 5 a.m, my grandma would be pouring water on the cement area outside of her gate and sweeping everything clean. She would then begin her yoga session—not on a mat but on the ground. Not wearing yoga pants, but wearing six yards of an Indian sari. And she didn’t call it yoga—she called it drawing kolams. In one hand, she held a container filled with white rice flour. She would then stand with her feet slightly apart and body bent forward from the hips, a variation of uttana asana . The other hand took flour from the container and, slipping the powder through her fingers, magically drew patterns on the ground. Dots, lines and curves would emerge from those skilled hands and form a magical piece of art in just 20 minutes. She had created a kolam. I never used those precious morning hours to learn from my grandma, something I’ll regret forever. But amid the stress, fear and isolation of the pandemic and continued lockdowns in India, I decided to finally take up learning to draw kolams for myself. Understanding the origins of kolams After months of staying indoors, I’d found my creativity depleted and my focus ebbing away. Meanwhile, I’d seen kolam drawings appearing on my Instagram feed, and came across Mumbai-based kolam artist ...

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Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! We get it. Yoga can seem daunting. Seeing somebody gracefully hold their fully outstretched leg behind their head in For yogis who are just starting their journey, establishing a strong foundation in “easy” yoga poses for beginners will help you find the balance and body positioning you need to grow your practice. Many poses build off one another, so knowing how to keep your breath steady and your body in alignment in a foundational pose will soon transition you into more involved postures. The poses for beginners described here are the building blocks for your asana practice. They’re less involved than more traditional yoga poses, but still act as an introduction to heart openers, back bends, standing balances, and more so you can learn the fundamentals in an approachable way. Seriously, you don’t need to hold a Want to learn more? 8 easy yoga poses for beginners (Photo: Christopher Dougherty) Many How to: Sit on the floor in Modification: Sit on a blanket to cushion your seat and slightly raise your hips. You could also sit against a wall to assist with keeping your back straight. (Photo: Christopher Dougherty) While standing at the front of your mat might not feel like much, Tadasana is a powerful heart opener that encourages you to root down through your feet and feel grounded in your body. Think of it like a home base. Working on your posture here will lend...