Throughout a yoga session, youre bound to hear certain phrases each and every time you flow (the best of which is come down into savasana). One instruction yoga instructors commonly use involves taking your gaze to a specific point. As it happens, the position of your eyes in yoga is about as important as where you position your body parts in a pose. Its called a drishti gaze, and its a tactic that improves your practice.

In Sanskrit yoga terms, its called drishti, which is a focal point where youre bringing your focus, says Haley Steinhauser, a New York City-based yoga instructor. This focal point supports everything from your balance, alignment, focus, and concentration, according to Jordan Ashley, founder of Souljourn Yoga. When you use your vision with intent, it indicates to the rest of the body how the shape should follow, she says.

When you use your vision with intent, it indicates to the rest of the body how the shape should follow. Jordan Ashley, Souljourn Yoga

The drishti gaze helps you in every pose that you hold, but youll really notice its effects when youre balancing. Ashley points to tree pose as one example of this. If you are balancing on one leg, like in tree pose, the gaze needs to be focused at something that isnt moving, she says. So by zeroing in your vision with one focal point, it boosts your concentration and gives you something tangible to focus on while the body adjusts, she explains.

The same happens during crow posewith a gaze towards the floor, your head will follow, which can lead to a tumble. But if your eyes are focused slightly forward, then the body is informed to keep shifting the weight into your fingers. The gaze helps to ground and root these poses, leading to better overall balance.

From an alignment standpoint, where your eyes are looking signifies how the rest of your body settles into a pose, as well. If youre doing a backbend like cobra pose, dropping your vision down forces your entire head, neck, and spine to slump, says Ashley. So by looking forward and slightly up, it will encourage a chest and heart opener to occur. So where you focus your eyesight turns your head, and your body will unfurl and twist more properlyand often more deeplyinto the pose that youre holding.

And its important to remember that your drishti is key on a mental level just as much as a physical one. With yoga, you think about movement and breath, but when you begin to bring in focus with your eyes, it allows you to connect those two components even more, says Steinhauser. During all of the movement in a yoga class, your mind can easily start drifting and your eyes tend to shift around the room. If youre able to focus your eyesight, thats the gateway of bringing your attention inward.

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Emily Schmookler, master trainer with CorePower Yoga, adds that your thoughts follow your gaze: If our eyes wander, then our thoughts will wander, which takes us out of the experience. Having somewhere to put your gaze will keep you present in your body and it helps unite the mind through movement, she says. Next time you step onto your mat,watch (ahem) how the position of your eyes can enhance your flow.

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SANTA MONICAOn March 15, 2020, Inclusive Yoga, a yoga class geared towards individuals with disabilities offered at The Center Method in Santa Monica was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to maintain the benefits of the course, yoga instructor David Smith, 30 turned to online platforms as a way to continue both teaching and learning from his students.

By utilizing technology, video conferencing and facetime, Smith says, we are able to bridge the unexpected gap between us and feel connected again. The hour long class is specifically designed for teens and adults with special needs. In the course students learn to meditate, breathe, practice yoga postures and most importantly relax. Students are now able to experience the benefits of the course in the comfort of their own home.

Sherry Alvarez, the Mother of a yoga student said, I am really grateful that my son (who happens to have autism) has been able to continue his yoga sessions during this trying time. His yoga sessions create a moment of normalcy, allows him the opportunity to regulate his body, relieve some of the stress hes feeling during this time. Its extremely important that he has access to the people in his life that encourage his cognitive, spiritual, and mental growth. Hes always in a better space after his yoga session.

Yoga has countless benefits for all individuals, including and especially those with disabilities. These benefits include; increased social-communication skills, awareness and expression of emotions, reduced anxiety, reduction in challenging behaviors, increased body awareness, and most importantly a positive sense of self.

The Los Angeles local, originally from Boston, has worked as a behavioral therapist since 2014. In the Summer of 2019, Smith traveled to Karpathos, Greece to earn his yoga teacher certificate. When he returned to his home in Los Angeles, he worked hard at combining his passions and started offering yoga classes to individuals with disabilities.

The Center Method is a one-stop wellness facility that inspires people to gain back control over their emotions, bodies, and lives by advancing and connecting self, families and community. The owner of The Center Method, Nicole Moore graciously stepped in to provide a space and opportunity for Inclusive Yoga to grow. For more information on classes currently offered online through The Center Method in Santa Monica, go to thecentermethod.com. To learn more about Inclusive Yoga classes, e-mail BeGoodDoChange@gmail.com.

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Motivating kids to do homework has been a challenge during the pandemic, so Gilberts Arizona Goat Yoga helped by offering virtual tours for classes to meet yoga goats, alpacas and chickens.

I have three kids of my own and I see how hard it is now that school is online to get motivated to really do it, said Arizona Goat Yoga owner April Gould. I was trying to think of a way that we might be able to help and so we decided to do virtual field trips and that has been so much fun.

Gould takes teachers and students around the Gilbert farm to show them the animals daily lives. The farm has 58 goats, 19 of whom are babies, two alpacas and six chickens.

Goat Yoga expects to reopen June 6 for in-person field trips, though Gould said the online versions will continue because they have become a hit in and of themselves. Her first two online sessions next month are already full as are the first two in-person field trips.

We are so excited, said Gould. Its already full, so we will be adding more and taking all precautions and recommendations from the CDC and Governor Doug Ducey.

We will also be continuing virtual goat yoga classes, Zoom field trips/birthday parties, alpaca meetings and Goat Grams... so there is still plenty to do for those who are not ready to go out or anyone out of state who cant attend a class.

The pandemic kept the farm from hosting goat yoga, during which baby goat parade in rainbow tutus, prance around at guests feet and run across their backs.

Its really sad right now that were not able to do goat yoga because we have so many babies who need lots of love and attention and human interaction, Gould said. Its unfortunate for them that theyre not getting a lot of human interaction from hundreds of in-person people.

During a field trip I just walk around and show the animals and talk about them and then theres a lot of Q&A, Gould said. I get questions as simple as, What is their name? to How long do they live? A lot of questions are super cute.

According to Gould, some teachers asked their students to research the animals first and then they discuss what theyve learned with the class. This makes the experience both fun and educational.

The kids were coming back with all these facts about alpacas that I didnt even know, which is pretty neat, Gould said.

Gould said the virtual field trips, which were free for teachers, were well received.

The best thing for me is seeing the kids having fun and it being so different for them, Gould said. As soon as we get on, all I hear is, Aww. I just love the excitement of the kids.

Teachers thanked Gould for breaking up the monotony of their new everyday life having school online.

Since its virtual its fantastic because you can do it anywhere, Gould said. Kids can get to see not only the goats and alpacas and things like that, but they also get to see another place in the United States of what life is like right now in Gilbert.

Besides the teachers free field trips, guests can visit virtually for 10 minutes for $35; have a customizable goat gram for $35 or a 30-minute alpacalypse conference call for $75. The conference call brings alpacas Kip or Napoleon to virtual business meetings for 30 meetings.

Ive been getting a lot of requests for birthday parties, which is a whole new level, Gould said. Im excited for that because, apparently, virtual birthday parties are going to be kind of the thing for right now.

Gould is anxiously awaiting her first goat breakup gram customer. The goat comes online with a sign that reads, We can still be frieeeends.

Im super excited for it when that day comes, Gould said. Let a goat break up and do all the dirty work. It makes the let down a lot easier that way.

Aside from the fun, Gould and her team had a tough time through the pandemic.

For us, like many small businesses, it really hurts, Gould said. Our whole business is based on a lot of people in close gatherings, everything that were not allowed to do right now.

Its been really tough on us, but also really hard on the animals. I know that sounds funny, but the goats are getting really depressed. Theyre not used to just grazing and being bored.

The animals are still playing, sleeping, eating and nursing throughout the day as if they were still doing goat yoga without an audience.

As for continuing the online trips, she said, I think its just become a new creative thing and maybe keeping it on going for the people out of state or out of the country.

I think it would be so neat to have a virtual tour or field trip to see somewhere different and this kind of opened up a door for new ideas in that aspect.

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Pandemic or not, goat yoga is coming back to Lancaster County.

This summer, the outdoor classes will be half the size, giving more space to for mask-wearing yogis plus bouncing baby goats.

Since they started in 2018, goat yoga sessions have been a popular addition to Amish Farm and House, for both tourists and locals. They even brought in celebrities like Our Lady J, from "Pose" and "Transparent."

Because of the state shut-down, the site closed in mid-March and reopened Friday, June 5.

Initially, staff werent sure about what would happen at the attraction over the summer, says Jamie Burkhart, the sites social media and events coordinator. As they learned more about the safety of outdoor activities, they decided to offer yoga with baby goats again.

After all of this happened, we realized that everyones dealing with a lot more stress and anxiety than normal, Burkhart says. Goat yoga is way too much fun.

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The yoga classes will star seven sets of siblings: Pip and Squeak; Forrest and Bubba; Rocky and Rambo; Marky and Luke; Gizmo and Gadget; Leah and Jaxson plus Enzo and Echo.

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Bubba (left) and Forrest (right) are siblings.

They were named by Jeni, a 3-year-old who is a frequent visitor to the farm.

These brothers are Luke (black) and Marky (brown). They are named after a staff member's grandchildren.

Luke (and his brother Marky) were thefirst newborns of the year on the farm.

Marky (and his brother Luke) were born overnight in late April. The next morning they were joined by two more baby goats.

During the shutdown, Gizmo has joined some of the business meetings at Amish Farm and House.

Gadget is Gizmo's sister.

Jaxson (left) andLeah are siblings.

Pip and Squeak are siblings.

Pip has "angry eyebrow" markings, as staff call them.

Mikayla Horst, who used to work at Amish Farm and House, bottle-fed Ellie (middle) when the goat was a baby. This spring, Ellie gave birth to Echo (left) and Enzo (right).

Enzo, born May 21, will be one of the baby goats at goat yoga.

Ellie, born May 21, will be there too.

Rambo and Rocky are siblings.

JamieBurkhart, social media and events coordinator at Amish Farm and House, shares photos and videos of the goats, including Rambo. She's wearing a mask that's being sold to supportthe King family fund.

Bubba (left) and Forrest (right) are siblings.

They were named by Jeni, a 3-year-old who is a frequent visitor to the farm.

These brothers are Luke (black) and Marky (brown). They are named after a staff member's grandchildren.

Luke (and his brother Marky) were thefirst newborns of the year on the farm.

Marky (and his brother Luke) were born overnight in late April. The next morning they were joined by two more baby goats.

During the shutdown, Gizmo has joined some of the business meetings at Amish Farm and House.

Gadget is Gizmo's sister.

Jaxson (left) andLeah are siblings.

Pip and Squeak are siblings.

Pip has "angry eyebrow" markings, as staff call them.

Mikayla Horst, who used to work at Amish Farm and House, bottle-fed Ellie (middle) when the goat was a baby. This spring, Ellie gave birth to Echo (left) and Enzo (right).

Enzo, born May 21, will be one of the baby goats at goat yoga.

Ellie, born May 21, will be there too.

Rambo and Rocky are siblings.

JamieBurkhart, social media and events coordinator at Amish Farm and House, shares photos and videos of the goats, including Rambo. She's wearing a mask that's being sold to supportthe King family fund.

The regular sessions are one hour, with most time for yoga poses and time with the baby goats. These sessions cost $20 and include access to the farm site. New this year are Saturday morning sessions.

Family goat yoga classes have a shorter yoga class, plus time with the goats and access to the farm. These are good for children with short attention spans, Burkhart says. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 5-11.

To avoid spreading germs, yogis will be asked to wear a mask and stay at least six feet from others. The outdoor yoga area will be cleaned often. Class sizes will be cut in half to allow more space.

Tickets went on sale Thursday and many of the June dates almost sold-out, Burkhart says. The sessions will continue through Aug. 30.

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Yoga can be a great way to banish sluggishness and give you a boost. Even a quick, simple stretching sequence can have a big impact on your energy levels and mood. During lockdown many people are working from home, spending long periods sitting in make-do 'offices'. When we do this it can make us feel lethargic as we struggle to maintain an upright, comfortable posture throughout the day. Top that with distractions at home, like your children arguing or your partner expressing themselves loudly on their Zoom meeting in the next room, and it's no wonder you feel frazzled.

Overstimulation of the senses combined with long periods of inactivity can make you feel, well... drained. So why not try this yoga sequence to remove some of those cobwebs from your mind and get your body moving so you can continue your day with a little zest?

You don't need anything for this yoga sequence except for some loose or stretchy clothing. However, if you're planning on doing yoga regularly it's worth kitting yourself out with a yoga mat for extra grip, and to provide some padding for your knees and hands. Here's our guide to the best yoga mats right now.

This is known as cat/cow it helps to loosen up the spine before moving into other postures

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Come to an all fours position on the ground, stacking your shoulders over your wrists and hips over your knees. On an inhale drop your belly towards the floor, lift your tailbone up and look up (this is the 'cat' pose). As you exhale press into your hands, round your back, bringing your chin to your chest (the 'cow' pose). Do this five times, syncing the movement with your breath.

Pro tip: If you have sensitive wrists, move your hands forward ahead of the shoulders to remove the pressure.

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Downward dog helps to increase the blood flow to the brain making us more alert

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From an all fours position, tuck your toes and lift your hips up into what's known as the 'downward dog' position. Spread your fingers, straighten your arms and press your weight back into your legs. Move your chest towards your thighs. Take five slow, deep breaths here.

Pro tip: If you find that your back starts to round when your legs are straight, bend your knees and lift your heels up to keep your spine straight.

Crescent lunges are perfect for waking up the hips and thighs, releasing any heaviness in the legs

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From downward dog, step your left foot forward in-between your hands, stacking your knee above your ankle. Drop your right knee to the floor so you're in a lunge position, and lift your arms up in line with your ears. Draw your navel in, lifting it away from your left thigh and begin to arch back. Make sure you drop your shoulders down away from your ears and lift your chest bone towards the sky. Take a breath.

Now tuck your right toes, press into your feet and lift your back knee off the floor for high crescent lunge. Send your right heel back to open your right hip flexors. Take a breath. Slowly return your right knee to the floor and repeat the sequence with the right foot forward.

Pro tip: If you can't bring your foot in between your hands from downward dog, place your knees to the floor first then step your foot through.

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Twists keep the spine healthy as they help to hydrate the discs between the vertebrae

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Come to a low lunge position, starting with your left foot forward. Bring your hands into a prayer position at the centre of your chest. Turn to your left, bringing your right elbow to the outside of your left knee. Press the hands together, helping to lift your chest away from the left thigh, aiming to line your thumbs up with the centre of your chest. If your neck is comfortable, you can turn to look over your left elbow. Take a few breaths. Come out of your twist slowly, and repeat the sequence with the right foot forward in your lunge.

Pro tip: If you can't connect your elbow to your knee, stay upright in your twist with the forearms parallel to the floor, thumbs into the centre of the chest.

Extended child's pose is an active posture and helps to liven up your shoulders

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After the lunges, from an all fours position bring your big toes together and separate your knees so your inner thighs hug your ribs as you sink your hips back to your heels. Keep the arms outstretched in front of you, fingertips or palms to the mat, lifting your elbows off the floor and sending your shoulders down the back, away from your ears. This is known as child's pose. Take three deep breaths here.

Pro tip: If you can't bring your hips to your heels, place a cushion underneath your buttocks. You can also place a cushion under your forehead to soften the neck.

Backbends help to wake up the whole body and boost your mood

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Slide forward onto your abdomen and place your hands either side of your chest. Bring your elbows into the back ribs, placing your forehead to mat. Press the tops of your feet down, lift your knees off the floor and start to draw your navel in. Keeping all of this engagement, as you inhale gently press into your hands lifting your head and chest forward and up. Take three deep breaths here and then lower back to the mat.

Pro tip: This pose is good for strengthening your back muscles try and use your back muscles to lift yourself, with as little pressure in your hands as possible.

Bow pose opens the front of the body, helping to counteract the digital hunchback

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Bend your knees taking hold of the fronts of your ankles. Make sure your knees are apart for this backbend. Place your forehead on the mat. As you inhale begin to move your shins back away from you and feel how this lifts the front of your shoulders up, away from the floor. You can allow your head and chest to follow this movement, perhaps you can even lift your thighs off the mat. Take two deep breaths here before releasing back to the floor.

Top tip: If you can't reach your ankles, you can use a yoga strap or belt place it around the fronts of the ankles, and hold the strap instead. Or if you don't have a strap, you can reach your hands back and keep your thighs on the floor.

Twists give our internal organs a little massage, waking everything up

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Bring yourself to sit back on your heels. Place your left hand behind you and your right hand onto the outside of your left thigh. Inhale, begin to twist to your left keeping your spine lifted as you turn. Take three deep breaths here and then repeat, twisting to your right.

Pro tip: You can place a yoga block or cushions underneath your buttocks to help make it easier to sit back on the heels.

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Arm balances help build concentration, as well as producing a little heat in the body a sign that our energy has been lifted!

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Making your way on to your right hip, place your right hand down stacking your wrist under your shoulder. Spread your fingers, begin to press into the floor moving your right shoulder blade onto the back and down, away from your ear. This is essential for a supported arm balance. Have a bend in the knees, stacking your knees and ankles. Place your left fingertips onto the floor in front of your hips. Press into your hands and feet then lift your hips off the floor, straightening your legs as you do so. Lift your left arm up, fingertips towards the sky. Take two deep breaths here before returning safely to the floor. Repeat on the left side.

Pro tip: Check out the video below for full instructions and modifications for this posture.

It's always a good idea to stretch the wrists out after strong arm balances

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After your side plank, come to a cross legged position. Bring the backs of your hands together and drop your elbows, stretching the wrists out the other way. Take two deep breaths here.

Pro tip: If you find sitting cross legged uncomfortable, sit on the edge of some cushions to give your hips some extra help to relax.

Don't forget to end your short practice with some mindful breathing to rebalance the energy of the body

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Before continuing with your day, take a few deep breaths sitting in your cross-legged position. Taking a moment to feel the effects of the practice and bring your energy back into balance.

So there you have it, a 10 minute yoga sequence you can practice any time of the day whenever you need a pick-me-up. Say goodbye to the cobwebs and hello to the rest of your day.

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Can you believe Queer Eye premiered another season of their Emmy Award-winning reality series? That season, of course, features grooming expert Jonathan Van Ness. Is Jonathan Van Ness a yoga teacher? What does he do outside of cutting and styling hair for Netflixs Queer Eye? Heres what we know about this spirited, fun-loving, multi-talented Fab Five member.

Although Jonathan Van Ness appeared in a few projects outside of Queer Eye, fans of the Netflix series first fell in love with him thanks to his inspirational speeches and spray, delay, and walk away moments. Can you believe?

Even though Jonathan Van Ness is a licensed hairdresser and beauty expert, the performer often shares his love for other aspects of his life. That includes yoga, with Van Ness even posting videos of himself doing poses on social media.

This diva has a lot of stuff going on. Between filming episodes of Queer Eye, writing his book Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love, and hosting the podcast series Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness, its hard to imagine Jonathan Van Ness has time for anything else.

But he finds time. Although itll probably be a long time before Jonathan Van Ness becomes an official yoga teacher, fans can find inspiration with Jonathan Van Ness and his wellness journey.

If you look on his Instagram, this grooming expert often posts videos of himself doing yoga, practicing gymnastics, and even figure skating.

Even on Queer Eye, Jonathan Van Ness will sometimes give viewers a #QEHipTip for de-stressing and relaxation. That includes breathing techniques to help get rid of the stresses of the day. (But lets be honest, any day with Jonathan Van Ness is already fabulous.)

No, unfortunately, you cant go to a yoga class instructed by this pomade-enthusiast. During an interview from 2019, Jonathan Van Ness shared that he still does cut hair, even his moms hair. (Shes the only client that he doesnt charge.)

I currently charge $250 for a cut, he said during an interview with Wealthsimple. The longer I do hair and the better I get at doing hair the more I can charge. But I do think that the more sought after I become, the supply and demand thing will have to apply.

He hasnt spoken on the subject since, though. Some fans imagine it would be hard for him to find a free moment to cut hair. He recently finished filming an upcoming season of Queer Eye with the rest of the Fab Five. This one takes place in Texas.

Until this new season premieres, already released episodes of the original award-winning series, Queer Eye, featuring Jonathan Van Ness are available for streaming on Netflix.

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Braj Raj Singh practises Warrior Pose II.

Growing up in Jaipur, though tucked away in a small community, I found inspirational gems such as the art of yoga. Its simple practices were embedded in my forefathers way of life. They learned discipline and gratitude through yoga; I gained a sense of belonging and humility. My body has changed, my bones are stronger and I have increased flexibility. Yoga asanas and pranayama have also played a vital role in my journey to achieve a higher emotional and spiritual vibration. I can control my emotions, good and bad, and that gives me peace of mind. Every morning, we wake up to a new day full of endless potential: happiness and joy but also pain and heartbreak. In my daily routine, I express my gratitude to the universe and I help my mind and body connect through physical movement and the practise of yoga.My go-to asana is Warrior II.

Named after the mythological warrior Virabhadra, who was created by Lord Shiva, this standing asana encourages the physical strength and mental focus of a fighter.

A hip-opening pose that strengthens the muscles in the thighs and buttocks, it tones the abdomen, ankles, and the arches of the feet. This pose also opens the heart chakra, chest and shoulders, improving the bodys breathing capacity as well as circulation. It helps increase your focus and concentration, sharpens your gaze, and clears your mind, ridding it of all distraction.

Contraindications: Practise of Warrior II is not advisable If you have any leg, knee or hip injuries. Further contraindications include high blood pressure or diarrhoea.

The steps:

Begin by standing in the Mountain Pose (Tadasana). Stand with the feet together, with the weight balanced evenly across the heels and toes of both feet.

1: Inhale deeply and as you exhale, step your left leg back so your feet are 3-4 feet apart.

Raise your arms parallel to the floor and reach actively to the sides. Arms engaged, shoulder blades wide, palms down.

2: Check your feet alignment: make sure your feet are parallel to each other. Turn your right foot slightly to the right, and your left foot at 90 degrees from your centre.

3: Bend your left leg so that your knee is directly above the heel, aiming for a 90-degree angle, turning your left knee and thigh slightly outward. Keep the quadriceps engaged, pressing the right heel into the floor.

4: Stretch the arms away from the space between your shoulder blades, parallel to the floor. Dont lean the torso over the left thigh: Keep the sides of the torso equally elongated and the shoulders directly over the pelvis. Press the tailbone slightly toward the pubis, engaging your Mula and Uddiyana Bandhas. Turn your head to the left and gaze over your fingers.

Stay in this pose for 30 seconds to 60 seconds. Inhale and return to Tadasana. Reverse the feet and repeat for the same length of time to the left.

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In the kitchen, the living room or in your backyard, meditation and yoga can be done anywhere.

That's the beauty of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners and Bodhi Seed Yoga and Wellness Studio's Yoga at the Hill: Namaste at Home livestreamed on its Facebook pages from 9:30 to 11 a.m. June 6.

The annual event features a half-hour of meditation followed by an hour of yoga at all levels and is designed to calm your mind and move your body. It will also be fun for participants who will not only be given instruction on yoga but will have an opportunity to win raffle prizes including gift cards to Texas Roadhouse, Dodge Park Coney Island, a gift basket from Kuhnhenn Brewing Company, beauty and skin care products from Choices Organic Cosmetics, childrens books and many more prizes.

Those who register at yogaatthehill.com are also eligible to receive a free T-shirt.

Virtual Yoga at the Hill: NamaSTE Home and Enjoy

What: 90 minutes of breathwork, meditation and all level yoga

When: June 6, 2020 from 9:30-11 a.m.

How to Access: Facebook Live at the Macomb County Board of Commissioners and Bodhi Seed Yoga and Wellness Studios Facebook Pages

Where: Its virtual, so anywhere you feel comfortable!

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On top of being a mother of three, Reese Witherspoon is also a doting mom to her three dogs Hank, Pepper, and Lou.

It just takes a couple of swipes through Witherspoon's Instagram to see the 44-year-old actress cherishes her cute pups.

Here are some of the sweetest moments of the "Legally Blonde" actress with her adorable dogs Hank, Pepper, and Lou.

YOGA TIME

As reported by PEOPLE, Witherspoon worked on her yoga skills with some assistance from Hank and Lou. The award-winning actress captioned the snap: "I call this #treatpose."

FRIENDLY COMPETITION

In this video shared by Witherspoon on Instagram, Hank, Pepper, and Lou can be seen having a friendly competition.

HER ASSISTANT

Witherspoon, whobegan her career as a teenager, carved out space for herself to complete some work. Luckily, Lou was there to help her.

THE CULPRIT

In July 2019, Witherspoon took to Instagram to reveal that Lou ate her preferred sneaker but that the adorable pup just left one, as reported by Pop Sugar.

WORK FROM HOME BUDDY

In April 2020, Lou joined Witherspoon on her work chats and video calls while working at home, as reported by US Weekly.

SICK DAY

In February 2020, the actress shared a photo of herself with her son and two of their dogs cuddling up with her while relaxing on the couch. "Is this how you cure a sinus infection? #sickday," she wrote.

WHO ATE THE REMOTE CONTROL?

In February 2020, Witherspoon discovered that the remote control was broken. And the culprits were Hank, Pepper, and Lou.

PERFECT DAY

In January 2020, the actress's children had an ideal Saturday morning thanks to their three lovable dogs.

Meanwhile, in the same way as other today, Witherspoon has been compelled to work from home as best she can amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. That implies additional time with the children and more interferences during significant meetings.

The actress indicated that she's able to relate to mothers who likewise work at home and are struggling to adjust their work and home life.

Witherspoon shared a photograph of herself from a shot most likely taken during the filming of her new Hulu show, "Little Fires Everywhere."

In the photo, Witherspoon is seen on a payphone and wore an astounded expression on her face. As the character, Elena Richardson, she sported a striped button-down jacket and coiffed hair.

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