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Locust Pose: Strengthening the Hips and Back
If you frequently have lower back pain, the odds are that your lower torso strength is in need of some loving attention! Consequently, the Ardha Salabhasana (or Locust pose) can gradually reinforce your back, hip, and buttocks muscles. This iconic yoga pose isn’t just any stretch; it’s a powerful tool that has the potential to…
Read MoreEmbrace Your Inner Snake with Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)
Let’s slither into the world of the king cobra, a creature that effortlessly captures our attention with its serpentine grace and mesmerizing gaze. This majestic snake is like the rockstar of the animal kingdom, exuding power, elegance, and an air of mystery. Now, you might be wondering how on earth a snake like the king…
Read MoreMastering the Paschimottanasana Pose: A Power-Packed Sit-Up
Ah, the ancient practice of yoga. A tapestry of poses that promise to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. But today, we’re focusing on one specific pose: the Paschimottanasana, also known as the sit-up pose. Originating from the Sanskrit words “Paschim” meaning “western”, “Uttana” meaning “stretch”, and “Asana” meaning “seated”, or in some cases, “pose.”…
Read MoreCalming Surrender in Seated Head to Knee Pose
When a pose like the Seated Head to Knee Pose encourages introspection and a calm mind, I connect to my yoga practice more than ever. Seated head to knee pose is one of the final poses in the 26 & 2 class. It definitely provides the expected physical benefits. The pose deeply stretches the hamstrings…
Read MoreThe Wonders of the Wind Removing Pose (Pavanamuktasana)
Raise your hand if you’ve ever struggled with digestive issues right before an important event. Perhaps you were going to meet your partner’s parents for the first time or getting ready to sit in another grueling meeting at work. We’ll be the first to say that holding in gas is uncomfortable. However, letting it out…
Read MoreCorpse Pose: Rest and Recover
In our busy, fast-paced lives, it’s easy to get swept away by our thoughts, feelings, and endless responsibilities. But what if we could find a way to slow down, turn down the volume, and just be still like you see when someone performs Corpse Pose in yoga class. You know, the pose where you lay…
Read MoreYoga for Your Menstrual Cycle
The final days of my menstrual cycle… I lay on the floor in Savasana, wiped out. The sweat rolled off my entire body. And yet I felt embraced by the weight of the heat and humidity. In that moment, I knew day 1 of my menstrual cycle would be the next day or possibly the…
Read MoreToe Stand: Embrace the Challenge
Remember playing hopscotch as a kid? One foot up, a quick hop, and a burst of laughter when we toppled over. The funny thing is, we didn’t realize it then, but those moments were our first introductions to Bikram yoga. Fast forward to now, and say hello to the adult version of that game! The…
Read MoreTree Pose: Standing Tall and Steady
Trees have a serene presence – something I think about when practicing the Tree Pose or Vrikshasana. Trees stand tall, staying balanced even when powerful winds try to knock them down. Likewise, when we face our own winds in life, there’s always a spot waiting for us on the mat where we can regain our…
Read MoreBend and Stretch: Standing Separate Head to Knee Pose
Dandayamana Bibhaktapada Janushirasana, or Standing Separate Head to Knee Pose, may feel like you’re in a spontaneous game of Twister on your yoga mat, but your body is actually working on stretching and strengthening. This posture, along with others, is about exploring your mind, body, and spirit. It’s perfectly okay if you can’t get the…
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