> Articles by: Ann
Date registered: January 19, 2012
Dec
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Day 18: Supported Uttanansana ~ Supported Standing Forward Fold with a Chair The Pose: Uttanasana or forward fold is traditionally practiced from tadasana or mountain pose. From this aligned position the core is engaged, shoulder blades draw down the back and your collar bones broaden. As you begin to hinge at the hips to …
Dec
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21-Day Yoga Challenge to Release, Restore & Rebalance Day 17: Seated Marjariasana and Bitilasana ~ Seated Cat and Cow Cat and Cow (Click to see the video and thank you Jeri Rowe for being our model today!) The Pose: Cat and Cow pose flexes and extends the spine — another vital movement for the health …
Dec
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21-Day Yoga Challenge to Release, Restore & Rebalance Day 16: Seated Twist from a Chair The Pose: One of the important practices in yoga is the attention paid to the movement of the spine. Through flexion, extension, side-body openings and rotation of the spine you access all the movements and all the benefits. Yesterday, …
Dec
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21-Day Yoga Challenge to Release, Restore & Rebalance Day 15: Supported Adho Mukha Svanasana ~ Downward Facing Dog Adho Mukha Svanasana or Downward Facing Dog is a staple in many yoga classes. In sun salutations, it is the basis from which the other postures flow into and from. It is a pose to help your body …
Dec
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21-Day Yoga Challenge to Release, Restore & Rebalance Day Fourteen: Forward Lying Savasana This forward lying savasana pose has great benefit and is approachable for most everyone. The addition of a wrap around the body, provides extra snugness and cradles you comfortably. An eye pillow or blanket for the forehead provides room for the …
Dec
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Supta Parsva Pavanamuktasana – Supine Double Knee Twist The Pose: Supta Parsva Pavanamuktasana is offered as a reclining twist and should be approached with softness. Do not grip the belly and add support for your knees to come to if you feel any strain. How To: From a supine position, gently engage your core to …
Dec
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21-Day Yoga Challenge to Release, Restore & Rebalance Day Twelve: Supta Badha Konasana ~ Reclining Bound Angle Pose The Pose: Supta Badha Konasana is a simple pose and simply wonderful. With support at the thighs, the hips can open without strain and you can relax and release. How To: Place a blanket over your mat …
Dec
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21-Day Yoga Challenge to Release, Restore & Rebalance Day 11: Mountain Brook Pose The Pose: Mountain brook pose is a supported supine position that welcomes you to fully restore as you release tension and rebalance both the body and the mind.
Dec
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21-Day Yoga Challenge to Release, Restore & Rebalance Day Ten: Zen Breath Practice ZenBreathPractice (Click to see the video) Today’s offering was introduced to me by my dear friend and teacher, Alice. I think of her wisdom and graciousness each time I practice it. The benefits received in this soft practice help quiet your mind and invite you to release that …
Dec
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21-Day Yoga Challenge to Release, Restore & Rebalance Day Nine: Virasana ~ Hero’s Pose The Pose: Virasana or Hero’s Pose is often my go to when I begin my practice or I come to sit for meditation. The pose is recommended to help the digestive track which can be needed at this time of year when food …