Don't rush into this! Have patients & progress the stages over a number of weeks practice. Benefits Calms mind Releases hip flexors, thighs, ant-tib, Teaches patients Strengthens core muscles, Stage 1: Kneel on the floor (use a folded blanket or bolster to wedge between your calves and thighs). Slide your feet apart,...
Down Dog is one of the poses in the traditional Sun Salutation sequence. When you first begin practicing yoga, the Down Dog posture can feel really tough on the shoulders and your back usually humps but stick with it because it's worth it! I find...
Advent day 3 Warrior 1 (Virabhadrasana I)
So the first of the warriors is a yoga regular and one of the most powerful, strengthening and total body toning asanas there is. First of all the nick name we adopt "Warrior" can seem at odds with the whole Yoga peace & love vibe so let me explain where that comes from. One of the most important txts referred to in yoga theology is called the Bhagavad-Gita. The asana is a reference to this txt and a celebration of the “spiritual warrior,” who battles self-ignorance and suffering. The Peace Warrior (there's an oxymoron for you). Benefits Stretches the chest and lungs, shoulders and neck, belly, groins (psoas) - we need to stretch this to help the bum ignite and "tone" 🍑 Strengthens the shoulders and arms, and the muscles of the back Strengthens and stretches the thighs, calves, and ankles *tip: ROOT feet down into the Earth (mat) press the toes and heels down which will bring strength and stability the thighs. * often we lean forward tilting the pelvis down which puts excessive pressure on the lower spine and will weaken the core. To correct this, curl the tail bone under and pull the pubis toward the navel and lengthen the tail toward the floor. #yogalife #yoga #hotyoga #OM -#vegetarian #surrender #LETGO #BE #fitness
Advent Calendar Day 2 #challenge Revolved Half Moon Pose is a standing yoga pose that combines the challenge of balancing with the detoxifying benefits of a twist. It's an advanced variation of the pose, Half Moon (Ardha Chandrasana), which builds mental and physical strength. Try to hold...
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If you're a high energy kinda gym goer and the thought of yoga brings to mind images of old people stretching then sign yourself up for Ashtanga yoga! You will be in for a body shock! This type of yoga is challenging, quick-paced, and just...
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The term “yin yoga” comes from the Taoist tradition. Yang relates to movement, often repetitive movement, creating heat in the body. This can be attributed to most of the modern new wave yoga practices we are seeing in many studios. Power Yoga, Rocket Yoga and...