Yoga Is Gratitude A grateful heart is a yogis heart! Today the lesson is built around the standing posture Parsvakonasana A. Begin with a moment of meditation and then flow through a warm up sequence that will calm the mind and guide you towards appreciation of the gifts of breath and life. Cultivate a sense of open, thankful awareness as we approach the extended side angle position, stretching the psoas and creating a sense of openness in the hips.