Sun Dance Series - Star Wars Dance

May the 4th be with you! I've become quite the Star Wars fan over the past years, as our oldest son adores the films, action figures, lego sets, books and more. Star Wars has infiltrated our lives, and I'm not complaining. I love sci-fi! The idea of intergalactic travel is so entertaining and engaging, it's no wonder that the brand appeals to all children young and old. On this special Star Wars day, I am so excited to share with you our latest Sun Dance in the series - the Star Wars Dance. If you missed the first post in this series, be sure to have a look as it will give you the background you need to best use the new addition.

Stretch up high, wave to the Millennium Falcon
(Standing in mountain pose, reach arms up & wave)
Hang down low, grab the light saber by your toes
(Forward fold, reaching down towards your toes)
Feet jump back, into your X-wing fighter
(Bend your knees, place your hands down and jump or step your feet back to plank)
Belly down, let’s ride it around
 (Bending at the elbows, lower your body down to the ground and move from side to side) 
Look up at the Death star
(Press the hands into the ground, to straighten the arms into cobra pose)
Now back at the storm troopers
(Knees under hips, curl the toes under & shift into downward dog)
& breathe & breathe & breathe
(Take 3 big breaths in through the nose and out through the nose)
Feet jump up, it’s time for battle
(Hop the feet up, into a frog squat)
Hang down low, grab the light saber by your toes
(Forward fold, reaching down towards your toes)
Stretch up high & hold it to the sky
(Coming to stand, reach both arms up over head, pretending to hold your light saber to the sky)
Now JEDI pose!
(Create your own Jedi Pose)

I hope that you enjoy this! For more ideas for Star Wars themed yoga classes, check out our past post here. Have a ton of fun celebrating with your favorite little Jedis... or Siths! 

Most love & light - May the Force be with you.

-Vanessa