Ascendant Willpower: Mastering The Ustrasana (Camel Pose)

woman in bikram yoga class in camel pose on knees, extending head toward back wall and grabbing ankles with hands

Arguably, one of the most challenging yet rewarding Bikram Yoga poses is the Ustrasana (camel pose). Demanding a handful of spinal dexterity, this particular pose, once mastered, can open the door to a dreamscape of peace and calm.  A vital aspect of mastering this pose lies in recognizing and embracing these powerful emotions. It’s about…

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Exploring the Serenity of Ardha Kurmasana – Half-tortoise Pose

lady in half tortoise pose in bikram yoga class

Imagine yourself in the serenity of the “Half-Tortoise Pose” within a 105-degree Bikram Yoga studio. There you are sitting, in a 105-degree yoga studio filled with a dozen other yogis, but somehow, you feel like no one else is in the room with you. You’re in your own private little shell, cut off from the…

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Bold Respite: The Fixed Firm Pose (Supta Vajrasana)

Bikram Yoga participants in fixed firm pose on back

Legend has it that the Supta Vajrasana was a beloved pose of ancient yogis who sought profound introspection and meditation. In the timeless pages of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Sanskrit name ‘Supta Vajrasana‘ was crafted. It translates to ‘Reclined Thunderbolt Pose’ (Supta – Reclined, Vajra – Thunderbolt, Asana – Pose).  Its name illustrates the…

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Unleashing Your Inner Archer: The Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)

Barbara leading class in bow pose on stomach with arms holding legs off of mat

Picture yourself at an archery range. Bow in hand, you squint at a distant target, as if aiming for the bullseye of life. As you draw the bowstring, you sense the tension building in your muscles, ready to release and propel the arrow forward with a triumphant ‘woosh’! This is precisely what the Bow Pose,…

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Soar to Serenity with Salabhasana: The Full Locust Pose

male bikram yoga student in full locust pose on stomach

In the wonderful world of yoga, each pose is not just a physical exercise. Yoga is s a journey of self-discovery. It’s an exploration of the mind-body connection and profound symbolism that weaves ancient wisdom into modern-day practice. This is especially true when it comes to the Bikram yoga pose, Salabhasana, also known as the…

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