By Kristen Domonell for Life By DailyBurn
'Tis the season to give thanks. We're used to expressing gratitude around a holiday meal, but many of us have probably never considered that fitness could help bring more gratitude into our lives. Research shows that acknowledging what you're thankful for can lead to a happier, healthier life. Like gratitude, yoga makes you healthier, too. And the physical and mental awareness that comes from a regular practice can help you feel gratitude toward yourself, others and your body. These five poses will keep the feeling strong long after you've woken up from a Thanksgiving dinner coma.
Cat/Cow Pose (Marjaryasana/Bitilasana)
Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)
Handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana)
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Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Variation)
Corpse Pose (Savasana)