Finding Balance on the Khumbu Glacier
Imagine doing a Warrior Pose with the Khumbu Icefall as your backdrop. Yoga at Everest Base Camp is becoming a bucket-list item for wellness enthusiasts. It connects the breath with the spirit of the Mount Everest expedition.
Balance is harder on the moving rocks of the glacier. Breathing is difficult in thin air. Move slowly. A Sun Salutation at 5,364m feels like a marathon. It’s a lesson in mindfulness for any Everest trekking yogi.
Focus on hip openers (Pigeon Pose) and hamstring stretches (Forward Fold) to relieve the tension of hiking. Legs Up The Wall (or rock) helps drain fluid from the legs and aids recovery on your Everest expedition.
Base Camp is a busy place. Find a quiet corner away from the expedition tents. Respect the climbers who are focused on the Mount Everest summit. Your practice should be internal, not a performance.
Yoga teaches us to be present. There is no better place to be fully present than at the foot of the world's highest mountain.
