Ever the social butterfly,Gemini’s are your typical ‘it’ girls: full calendar of events, socially active, and always fluttering about: no sleep for the wicked they say! Gemini’s, an Air sign, have a deep seated need to be up to date on what is happening, and have a tendency to have their iphones attached to their head all day. So, it is no wonder, most Gemini’s rarely have enough time to exercise. Their minds are continually active and stimulated. It is a no brainer that Gemini’s would benefit greatly from some ‘me’ time and get more zen in their life: so why not try Yoga?
Yoga is the union of the whole body, and is the practice of postures and poses. It works the whole body: respiratory, muscular-skeletal, digestive, immune, nervous and circulatory systems. It balances mind, spirit and body and gives all over alignment. With such active minds, yoga is a great exercise for Gemini’s, as it allows for the body to be connected as a whole. Being able to align breath and body would enable an active mind to calm down, yet, still let energy flow.
Benefits of Yoga for a Gemini
Opens up ones mind and calms it down
Releases tension created by over stimulation, constant activity and poor posture
Increases flexibility
Increases agility
Stabilises the nervous system
Reduces pulse rate
Decreases blood pressure
Normalises endocrine functioning
Improves hand-eye coordination
Increases energy levels
Stabilises/ Normalises weight
Improves sleep
Reduces anxiety
Improves concentration
Types of Yoga to try for a Gemini
Kripalu: uses the mind to harness energy and gain control of the body. It can have a resounding impact on your emotions and body. It alleviates disturbances and allows the body to heal.
Svaroopa: is all about opening and decompressing of the spine. It helps alleviate spinal tension, and helps heal the body. Gemini’s are active and always on their feet, so would be dealing with a lot of back issues. Svaroopa will be beneficial in reducing back pain, so Gemini’s can transition smoothly through their life.
Pranayam: is a type of yoga that uses breathing. Gemini’s are governed by their chest region: chest, bronchus and lungs. So, it is important for Gemini’s to practice Yoga as a means of switching off, but also to expel excess CO2 from their lungs. Breathing exercises in Yoga is perfect for this.
