Life can sometimes feel like we’re juggling 10 million items while leaping over a fire all while keeping a smile on our faces. If you feel like you’re running around with your hair on fire — constantly — consider how doing versus being plays a role in your life.

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What does it mean to root down?

‘Root down to rise up’ is a commonly used phrase in yoga. You might hear this expression in class but not understand what it means or how to apply it throughout your practice. That is until you experience how the physical practice impacts you on and off of the mat.

In this blog post, we’ll go over the difference between feeling grounded and ungrounded. In addition, I offer a handful of questions to ask yourself regularly. And I’ll give you a few yoga poses to explore.