Here’s a yoga sequence taken from Karuna Erickson & Andrew Harvey’s book Heart Yoga: The Sacred Marriage of Yoga and Mysticism.

Try this sequence in honor of Valentines day or to feel the joy and love for all beings.

*Sun Salutations- Surya Namaskar

*Supported Heart Opener

*Back Release

*Sphinx Pose- Bhujangasana modification

*Cobra Pose- Bhujangasana

*Hero Pose- Virasana

*Camel Pose- Ustrasana

*Pelvis Rocks

*Bridge Pose- Setu Bandhasana

*Wheel Pose- Urdhva Dhanurasana

*Bridge Pose- Setu Bandhasana

*Reclined Leg Release- Supta Padanguthasana

*Reclined Back Twist- Jathara Parivartanasana

*Back Releases

*Legs Up Wall Pose- Viparita Karani

*Savasana

I hope that you can take the time to celebrate this practice this Valentines Day. I realize that yoga may seem like a solitary practice, but the inner journey that one goes on can birth a love for one’s own being, which then gracefully leads to an all embracing love for all beings.