zipaDee-ZOOM

Swim with a mermaid on today's zipaDee-ZOOM yoga!

We had 17 yogis join the fun!!🧘 

What's your favorite thing to do at the beach?  Some folks said swimming, collecting shells, looking for hermit crabs, boogie boarding

3 Deep Breaths holding hands over your ears to hear the ocean

3 Deep Breaths holding hands in Conch Shell Mudra: "The right hand is the "hot dog bun." (hold the hand out, palm up) The left thumb is the "hot dog." (Place the left thumb across the palm of the right hand.) Wrap the fingers around the hot dog.  Bring the left pointer finger to touch the tip of the right thumb.  The rest of the fingers on the left hand wrap around behind the right knuckles.  Holding your hands like this may create a sense of being safe and sound."

Watch the Ocean Waves🌊 -- sitting on bum, knees tented and drop side to side (like windshield wipers)

Ooh!  I SEE a SEA turtle🐢! -- Tortoise Pose (not too deep a stretch, still warming the body)

And there are crabs🦀 running on the beach! -- walk your Reverse Table Top to be a crab

Build a sand castle🏰 -- Downward Facing Dog

Put on sunscreen -- Self-Massage

Sun Salutations🌞 to warm the body for s-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g and strengthening

Surf the waves🏄 in your Warrior 2 Pose

Go for a swim🏊 -- Locust Pose

Pick up some neat shells🐚, put him in your bucket -- Boat Pose

Mermaid Twist

Relax at the Beach🏖

#yayforyoga #beamermaid #zipaDeeBee #vitaminDB #mrsbroamhats #mrsbroamMOVES 

Yoga for YOU

Here's a yoga sequence you can do to warm up the body or as a stand alone practice when you have a few minutes to s-t-r-e-t-c-h, strengthen, breathe, and balance!

Begin in MOUNTAIN -- Breathe IN and Breathe OUT

Breathe IN as you lift your arms overhead

EXHALE as you CACTUS your arms and work a small back bend

INHALE reach arms back high to the sky

EXHALE -- FORWARD FOLD

 Breathe IN -- HALFWAY LIFT and LENGTHEN

Breathe OUT -- FOLD

Breathe IN as you walk back to PLANK

EXHALE to DOWNWARD FACING DOG

 Take a Breathe IN as you stretch the tail of the dog (THREE-LEGGED DOG)

Breathe OUT as you pull the knees to chest
(you can simultaneously reach the head to knee for more stretch in the back)

Repeat this stretch and tuck three more times (three full breaths) and on the fourth TAIL OF THE DOG (INHALE). . .

pull the leg through (EXHALE) for a

HIGH CRESCENT LUNGE!  Breathe IN and OUT

Breathe IN -- your version of LOW CRESCENT LUNGE
(you can have hands framing the forward foot or hands on the knee, or hands reaching to the sky)

Rock back to HALF SPLIT on the breath OUT
Repeat this rocking back and forth from LOW CRESCENT to HALF SPLIT for three times (three full breaths)

On the fourth LOW CRESCENT LUNGE (breath IN), EXHALE and take the forward foot to the back foot for DOWNWARD FACING DOG (Breath IN and OUT, several breaths--if you would appreciate a CHILD'S POSE here, go for it!) To continue, Breathe IN and then

Breathe OUT for FORWARD FOLD

 Breathe IN -- HALFWAY LIFT and LENGTHEN

Breathe OUT -- FOLD


Root your feet, squeeze your tummy, and REVERSE SWAN DIVE on the breath IN


EXHALE and rest arms by your side to begin the fun on the other side of the body!  It takes me about five minutes to work this through both sides of the body.  You could do this sequence three times for a good fifteen minute practice.  Roll out your yoga mat, and give it a try!🧘#zipaDeeBee

Rainbow YOGAme

Wanna find some gold at the end of the rainbow🌈?  

Play Mrs. Broam's YOGAme!

You roll a dice to determine which yoga pose to do for each part of the practice!  I divided the yoga practice into 6 parts:

Red -- Breathe

Orange -- Warm

Yellow -- Work

Green -- Balance

Blue -- Cool

Purple -- Rest

So for ORANGE -- Warming Up the Body -- I rolled a 6.  

In this yoga practice we're creating, we'd warm up with the "Flying Cow" sequence!

My husband is better at math, but he tells me there is a possibility of 46,656 practices?! You've got 6 parts to the practice with 6 choices for each part.  

(1) http://zipadeeyoga.blogspot.com/2020/03/rainbow-yoga-zipadee-red.html

(2) http://zipadeeyoga.blogspot.com/2020/04/rainbow-yoga-zipadee-orange.html

(3) http://zipadeeyoga.blogspot.com/2020/04/rainbow-yoga-zipadee-yellow.html

(4) http://zipadeeyoga.blogspot.com/2020/04/rainbow-yoga-zipadee-green.html

(5) http://zipadeeyoga.blogspot.com/2020/04/rainbow-yoga-zipadee-blue.html

(6) http://zipadeeyoga.blogspot.com/2020/04/rainbow-yoga-zipadee-purple.html

Find GOLD at the Rainbow's End🌈:

improve core strength and posture
increase flexibility and confidence
strengthen mindfulness skills
self-regulate, positively channel energy
learn to relax=improve sleep patterns
have fun while you stay home
no competition or judgement to hold you back from being YOU😊
#puregold #zipaDeeBee #rainbowYOGAme

zipaDeeBee Baubles and Bangles -- 23rd Psalm

 Chair Version -- The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones

Mat Version -- https://youtu.be/OHpd5TEpFnc

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. -- TABLE POSE

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. -- CHILD'S POSE

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. -- DOWNWARD DOG POSE

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, -- WALK THE DOG POSE

I will fear no evil: -- EXTEND THE TAIL OF THE DOG

for thou art with me; -- WARRIOR 1

thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. -- EXTENDED MOUNTAIN POSE

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: -- CHAIR POSE 

thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. ---- "RAIN"

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: -- REVERSE SWAN DIVE

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. -- PRAYER HANDS

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zipaDeeBee Baubles and Bangles -- God is Here!

DANCER POSE RIGHT SIDE:  God is here!  Celebrate!  Fill the world with joy!  

DANCER POSE LEFT SIDE:  Dance your dance!  Sing your song! Fill the world with JOY!

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zipaDeeBee Baubles and Bangles -- Deborah's Prayer

love kindly (heart charm) -- Triangle

live generously ("hand in hand" heart charm) -- Peaceful Triangle

speak boldly (FEARLESS charm) -- Warrior 2

act courageously (lion charm) -- Peaceful Warrior

repeat postures on the opposite side

Yoga for bracelet explained: https://youtu.be/KnVOOtUbhCY

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zipaDeeBee Baubles and Bangles -- I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

I want to walk as a Child of the Light (STAR POSE)

I want to follow Jesus (NAMASTE HANDS)

God made the stars to give light to the world (WHOLE WORLD MUDRA)

The star of my life is Jesus (NAMASTE HANDS)

(HALF SUN SALUTATION)

In Him there is no darkness at all

The night and the day are both alike

The Lamb is the light of the city of God

Shine in my heart, Lord, Jesus (NAMASTE HANDS)

Child of Light Bracelet explained:  https://youtu.be/uXBME_njwHw

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zipaDeeBee Baubles and Bangels -- DD's Good Fit Ministry

Exodus 31:2-3 -- See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge, and with all kinds of skills.

Spirit of God -- "God's Got This" charm -- TRIANGLE POSE

Wisdom -- owl charm -- OWL TWIST

Understanding -- light bulb charm -- DOWN DOG

Knowledge -- brain charm -- EAGLE POSE

Skills -- "ENOUGH" charm -- EAGLE CRUNCH

repeat sequence to work the second side of the body

What ministry are you uniquely designed to do? #zipaDeeBeeBaublesandBangles

zipaDeeBee Baubles and Bangles -- Got GRIT?

Green is for Growth -- SEED to TREE POSE

Red is for Resilience -- DOWN DOG to PLANK to DOWN DOG

Indigo is for Integrity -- TRIANGLE POSE

Teal is for Tenacity -- TURTLE POSE or WARRIOR SERIES

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zipaDeeBee Baubles and Bangles -- Precious Lord

"Precious Lord, Take My Hand" is a hymn written by Thomas Dorsey in 1932 with music by George Allen. The lyrics of this hymn call out to the Lord for guidance and strength through difficult times. May this hymn help you through difficult times to trust in God.

Precious Lord, take my hand, (STAR)

Lead me on, let me stand,

I am tired, I am weak, I am worn; (RIGHT WARRIOR 2)

Through the storm, through the night,

Lead me on to the light: (RIGHT PEACEFUL WARRIOR)

Refrain

Take my hand, precious Lord,

Lead me home. (RIGHT TRIANGLE)

When my way grows drear,

Precious Lord, linger near, (STAR)

When my life is almost gone, (LEFT WARRIOR 2)

Hear my cry, hear my call,

Hold my hand lest I fall: (LEFT PEACEFUL WARRIOR)

Refrain

Take my hand, precious Lord,

Lead me home. (LEFT TRIANGLE)
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zipaDeeBee Baubles and Bangles -- Benediction

Dove Charm -- May God give you peace through every trial. (PROUD PIGEON)

Lion Charm -- May God give you courage for every mile. (TIGER)

Heart Charm -- May God give you comfort and be your friend, (1/2 CAMEL)

Butterfly Charm -- and give you life eternal, life without end. (BUTTERFLY)

REPEAT SEQUENCE for working the second side of the body!
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zipaDeeBee Baubles and Bangles -- The Sun! The Sun!

The charms on this bracelet guide your movements through a "Sun Salutation A" sequence!🌞  #zipaDeeBeeBaublesandBangles https://youtu.be/xLPjlHpTvXc

Sun Charm:

The Sun! The Sun! -- standing in mountain posture, breathe in and reach arms out to the side and up overhead

Thank You Heart Charm:

I say "thank you" for the sun! -- exhale and reach toward toes

Heart Charm:

I open my heart -- inhale halfway lift and lengthen

Stick People/Family Charm:

to everyone. -- exhale forward fold

Sun/Moon Charm:

The sun rises. -- inhale and step one leg back for a lunge

The sun sets. -- exhale to full plank

The whole world in my heart rests. -- lower to floor, rest, breath in and out, rock hips side to side

Snake Charm:

Again I arise, -- snake pose or up dog

Paw Charm:

Ready to live! -- downward facing dog

Smiley Face Charm:

Happy to be and -- step into a lunge

Ready to give. -- bring other foot forward for a fold

Sun Charm:

The Sun! The Sun! -- inhale, halfway lift and lengthen

Thank You Heart Charm:

I say "thank you" for the sun! -- forward fold

Heart Charm:

I open my heart -- reverse swan dive

Stick People/Family Charm:

to everyone. -- mountain pose with prayer pose

Inspired by Storytime Yoga by Sydney Solis, pp. 36-39

zipaDeeBee Baubles and Bangles -- Rising Like the Morning Sun

Switch Breath

Skull Shining Breath (Kapalabhati)

Sun Salutations A

Right Triangle

Right Side Plank

Locust

Child's Pose -- Down Dog

Left Triangle

Left Side Plank

Locust

Rest
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zipaDeeBee Baubles and Bangles -- Here I Am, Lord

"Here I Am, Lord"

Dan Schutte

https://genius.com/Dan-schutte-here-i-am-lord-lyrics

[Verse 1]

I, the Lord of sea and sky

I have heard my people cry

All who dwell in dark and sin

My hand will save

[Verse 2]

I, who made the stars of night

I will make their darkness bright

Who will bear my light to them?

Whom shall I send?

[Verse 5]

I, the Lord of wind and flame

I will tend the poor and lame

I will set a feast for them

My hand will save

[Chorus]

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?

I have heard you calling in the night

I will go, Lord, if you lead me

I will hold your people in my heart
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zipaDeeBee Baubles and Bangles -- Burdens to Blessings

God changes our BURDENS to BLESSINGS, TRAGEDIES to TRIUMPHS, SUFFERING to SALVATION, and a VIRUS to VICTORY!  Thank you for the reminder, Pastor Stephen🙏
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BURDENS to BLESSINGS
stork pose to hand to big toe pose

TRAGEDIES to TRIUMPHS
hand to big toe pose to warrior 3

SUFFERING to SALVATION
warrior 3 to tree

VIRUS to VICTORY
tree to eagle
repeat for second side of the body

zipaDeeBee Baubles and Bangles -- Three Things

What will people remember from the life you live?  Dawn taught me (1) "It Is What It Is" (2) "God's Got This" (3) "It's Gonna Be Okay" -- "Three Things" that help me live my life in a better way.🧡💜🧡💜 🧡 Practice Triangle Pose to remember these "three things!" (1) "It Is What It Is" (2) "God's Got This" (3) "It's Gonna Be Okay"  #zipaDeeBeeBaublesandBangles

RAINBOW Yoga -- zipaDee-PURPLE

Use these practices when you roll a #6 for the following colors!

Red -- Breathe

Treasure Box or Hidden Treasure Mudra

Mudras are typically one sided, not like yoga postures that are practiced on one side and then the other.  Traditionally, the left hand supports the right. In this mudra (yoga for your hands), cup the left hand up in front of the belly button.  Cup the right hand down on top of the left to create the treasure box.  What kind of treasure is hidden within you?  Use this mudra when you want to feel gratitude for who you are or wish to discover what gifts you have to share!

Orange -- Warm

inhale -- Fly the Cow🐮

 exhale -- table pose, inhale -- traditional cow🐄

exhale -- child's pose

inhale -- Fly the Cow🐮

Flying Cow Sequence

Yellow -- Work

 Warrior 2

 Reverse Warrior

Triangle

Reverse Triangle

Green -- Balance

Balancing Half Moon

Blue -- Cool

Reverse Table

You neck can tuck to your chest or let your head fall back and rest.

Twist to Transition

Twisted Root

Tent your knees (like in Bridge Pose).  Cross your legs and scoot your hips to the right, dropping your knees to the left.  Reverse the twist.

Purple -- Rest

Toothpaste Tube ~ Squeeze and Release

You are a tube of toothpaste, and there's just a little left!  Target the little bit of paste by squeeze the toes and feet . . . release!  Then squeeze the legs and bum . . . release!  Move the toothpaste further up the tube by squeezing your tummy, chest, shoulders, hands, and arms . . . release! Now neck, face, head  . . .  release and POP?!  The toothpaste squirts out the top of your head, and your whole body is relaxed and ready to rest.🦷