> Articles by: Ann
Date registered: January 19, 2012
Dec
08
21-Day Yoga Challenge to Release, Restore & Rebalance Day Eight: 1:2 Breath Practice A significant benefit of yoga poses is the attention given to our breath. Focused breathing, controlled breathing or mindful breathing are all terms you might have heard in a yoga class. Of course breathing mindfully in yoga is not the only place …
Dec
07
A 21-Day Yoga Challenge: To Release, Restore & Rebalance Day Seven: Balasana or Child’s Pose The Pose: Traditional child’s pose can be seen in the illustration above with the knees together and the arms stretched long. It is a great posture that gives length to the spine and side body. Today, make …
Dec
06
A 21-Day Yoga Challenge: To Release, Restore & Rebalance Day Six: Side-lying Stretch THE POSE: Side-lying stretch over a folder blanket is a lovely way to open the muscles along the side of your body, aid in better breathing and relieve back pain. HOW TO: In our version today, I recommend two folder blankets. (If you are …
Dec
05
A 21-Day Yoga Challenge: To Release, Restore & Rebalance Day Five: Viparita Karani ~ Legs up the wall pose The Pose: Viparita Karani or Legs up the wall is a pose that can bring calmness as it restores energy. It is the pose that the dedicated yoginis at Tina’s Yoga Loft in California start every class. (Thanks …
Dec
04
A 21-Day Yoga Challenge: To Release, Restore & Rebalance Day Four: Supported Chest Opening THE POSE: Supported Chest Opening poses are taught in a variety of ways. I encourage you to explore this offering with various props to find the best modification to suit your body. Keep in mind, small adjustments can garner big rewards. When you give yourself a little …
Dec
03
A 21-Day Yoga Challenge: To Release, Restore & Rebalance Day Three: Supta Garudasana or reclining eagle pose The POSE: Garudasana or Eagle Pose is traditionally practiced standing. Today, try this pose while in supine position. It changes the pose and some of the benefits and is often more accessible.
Dec
02
Day Two: Supta Kapotasana or reclining pigeon pose. You may know this pose by the name figure four or eye of the needle. Your left leg crosses and the ankle rests with the foot flexed at the knee or thigh of the right leg. You reach with arms or a belt to draw the right thigh closer. …
Dec
01
Welcome to the first day of our holiday 21-day yoga challenge. Today, I invite you to open you proverbial toolbox and access your most powerful tool: your breath. Through controlled breathing techniques, you can calm your busy mind and relax your nervous system. The Importance of Supported Sitting: By supported, I mean for you to sit on some height — …
Nov
24
You are invited to give back to yourself this holiday season. Join the 21-Day Yoga Challenge: Release, Restore & Rebalance. Take care of your health and well-being at this busy time of year by carving out a few minutes each day from Sunday, December 1st to Saturday, December 21st. May you be well. This offering is part …
Jun
24
For me, this 52nd year of circling the earth has been encircled by caring and loving souls. For me, I dub this year: The Year of Kindness. Each year, I pause to recall the many generous acts of loving kindness I have been gifted. This year granted me the opportunity to publish a book I …