Kwanzaa (December 26-Jan 1)

Written By Tameka .

Day 1 – Umoja (Unity)

Philosophy: Togetherness in family, community, and humanity.

Yoga Focus: Grounding + heart connection

Poses:

  • Seated Circle (Easy Pose in community)

  • Child’s Pose

  • Mountain Pose

  • Partner or mirrored Tree Pose

Affirmation:

“I am connected. We are stronger together.”

Day 2 – Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)

Philosophy: Defining ourselves and speaking our truth.

Yoga Focus: Empowerment + voice

Poses:

  • Warrior II

  • Goddess Pose

  • Lion’s Breath

  • Seated Twist

Affirmation:

“I define myself. I speak my truth with power and grace.”

Day 3 – Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility)

Philosophy: Lifting each other through shared effort.

Yoga Focus: Strength + stability

Poses:

  • Chair Pose

  • Plank

  • Low Lunge

  • Bridge Pose

Affirmation:

“My strength supports the collective.”

Day 4 – Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)

Philosophy: Supporting and circulating resources within the community.

Yoga Focus: Flow + abundance

Poses:

  • Sun Salute Flow

  • Triangle Pose

  • Side Angle

  • Standing Forward Fold

Affirmation:

“What I give returns multiplied.”

Day 5 – Nia (Purpose)

Philosophy: Living with intention aligned with service and legacy.

Yoga Focus: Heart-opening + intention

Poses:

  • Camel or Supported Backbend

  • Crescent Lunge

  • Warrior I

  • Hands to Heart in Mountain

Affirmation:

“I move with purpose. My life has meaning.”

Day 6 – Kuumba (Creativity)

Philosophy: Expressing ourselves to leave the world more beautiful.

Yoga Focus: Fluid movement + play

Poses:

  • Free Flow Vinyasa

  • Dancer Pose

  • Mermaid Pose

  • Side Body Stretch

Affirmation:

“My creativity is sacred.”

Day 7 – Imani (Faith)

Philosophy: Belief in ourselves, our ancestors, and our future.

Yoga Focus: Rest + trust

Poses:

  • Yin holds

  • Reclined Twist

  • Legs Up the Wall

  • Savasana

Affirmation:

“I trust the journey unfolding before me.”

Tameka .
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