A Green Yoga session emphasizes the connection between body, mind and nature, while cultivating a practice that respects the environment. Inspired by ancient yoga practices and contemporary ecological concerns, Green Yoga seeks to create harmony between practitioners and their natural environment. Here's a typical flow of a Green Yoga session, including 10 main postures, practiced mindfully and often outdoors:

1. Centering and meditation in nature: The session begins with a moment of silent connection with the environment. Sitting on the grass, earth or sand, practitioners close their eyes and take a few deep breaths to anchor themselves in the present moment, feeling the earth beneath them and the nature around them. This opening meditation calms the mind and awakens awareness to the sounds and sensations of surrounding nature.
2. Pranayama (yogic breathing): After meditation, pranayama (conscious breathing) is practiced to activatepranic energy and connection to the air. The practice of deep breathing helps to purify the body and harmonize the breath with the natural elements. Pranayama techniques such as Anuloma Viloma (alternate breathing) are often used to balance internal energies.
3. Surya Namaskar (Sun salutation): The session continues with a series of sun salutations, each movement synchronized with the breath. This sequence is repeated several times to warm the body, stimulate blood circulation and awakenvital energy. In the context of Green Yoga, this practice is often performed facing east, to honor the sun as the source of life and energy.
4. Vrksasana (Tree Pose): Abalancing posture emblematic of Green Yoga, tree pose is practiced with particular attention to rooting the feet in the earth, symbolizing the stability and strength of nature. The arms are raised to the sky, imitating the branches of a tree. This posture embodies the connection between earth and sky, while strengthening the legs and improving concentration.
5. Utkatasana (Chair pose): Chair pose is often used to strengthen the thighs and buttocks, while stabilizing the core. In Green Yoga, this posture is practiced with the intention of recycling internal energy, while aligning with the natural forces around us. It symbolizes the support nature gives us, while helping us to ground ourselves in our own inner strength.
6. Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I posture): In Green Yoga, Warrior I is seen as a posture of inner strength and determination, aligned with the principles of protecting the planet. Practitioners are encouraged to channel their energy into protecting the environment and connecting with the earth, using their breath and body as instruments of positive transformation.
7. Trikonasana (Triangle pose): Thislateral opening posture is practised with particular attention to the body's natural geometry and the balance of forces. In Green Yoga, the triangle representsharmony between the elements, promoting both flexibility and stability. Arms and legs are extended to create a dynamic connection between earth and sky.
8. Bhujangasana (Cobra pose): The cobra is practiced by extending the spine and opening the chest, allowing you to feelsolar energy and open up to vitality. This posture encourages the circulation of energy along the spine, while strengthening the back muscles and bringing warmth to the body.
9. Balasana (Child's pose): A posture of rest and regeneration, the child's pose is often practiced to enable practitioners to reconnect with the earth. In Green Yoga, this posture is seen as a moment to recharge and nourish oneself with the energy of the earth, while releasing tension in the back and hips.
10. Savasana (Corpse Pose): The session ends with a deep relaxation in Savasana, where practitioners lie on the ground, feeling the earth beneath their bodies and thenatural energy surrounding them. The final relaxation helps to integrate the benefits of the practice, while cultivating a sense of gratitude towards nature and a renewed commitment to environmental protection.

Each Green Yoga posture is performed with ecological consciousness in mind, focusing on connecting with nature and reducing our ecological footprint. Whether practicing outdoors, using eco-friendly yoga materials, or integrating nature meditation practices, Green Yoga seeks to honor and protect the planet, while enabling practitioners to reconnect with themselves and their environment.