Cock-a-doodle-doo! Wake up, it’s the Year of the Rooster!

January 28, 2017 marks the first day of the Chinese New Year.  The bird that lends it’s name to this year will also give 2017 some of it’s characteristics.In Chinese culture, the Rooster is considered ambitious, courageous, punctual and passionate.  In this new year we will experience the Rooster’s enthusiasm and perseverance , especially regarding work.  We will be braver than usual, not allowing difficulties and obstacles to stand in our way.  On the other hand, the Rooster is considered very conservative and while, in moderation, this could be a virtue, if left unchecked this could lead to inflexibility. In 2017 it is up to us to temper the unbending ways the Year of the Rooster might bring our way with our own flexibility of body, mind and spirit to bring luck, health and happiness to this new year.

This Friday, on the eve of the Year of the Rooster, we will celebrate this year’s enthusiasm, perseverance and bravery with Kukkutasana.  Rooster pose (as well as it’s variations) and it’s emphasis on strength and flexibility are a perfect way to ring in the new year. (Not quite ready for lift-off? No worries, beginner and intermediate variations will be offered!) I’ll see you at Towson Yoga Works from 2-3pm.  Happy Chinese New Year!