Jun
15
Today’s Pose is Urdhva Prasarita Padasana ~ Double Leg Lifts Another core building pose! Focus on form and quality and not the number of double leg lifts you may do. The pose strengthens the lower abdominal muscles and the obliques. Please bend your knees if the straight leg version is not appropriate for your back. …
Jun
14
Today’s Pose is: Viparita Karani ~ Legs up the Wall Pose We translate this pose in English to: Legs up the wall; however, if you break down the translation: viparita means upside down while karani means doing. So we are doing upside down and that clearly invokes not only the inversion aspect of this pose but how …
Jun
13
Pose a Day Brings you: Janu Sirsasana ~ Head to Knee Pose The English translation of this pose seems to be a misnomer because the last place I’m go to with my head is to my knee. Thus, included is our usual illustration and a picture of a modified pose. It is a wonderful pose even if you …
Jun
12
Pose a Day Brings you: Ardha Chandrasana ~ Half Moon Pose If you are building from yesterday’s pose of virabhadrasana II, it is a natural progression to go from warrior II to half moon. This pose will definitely work your balance, but to keep the alignment on solid ground, practice against a wall. Cues: With …
Jun
11
Brings you today’s pose: Virabhadrasana II ~ Warrior II Virabhadrasana is named after Virabhadra, a warrior legend in Hindu theatre. Like many warriors who are pulled in different directions and must maintain balance, Virabhadrasana II is a pose where the torso must be drawn back from going too far forward and the front leg must …
Jun
10
Today’s pose is: Bhujangasana or Cobra Pose Bhujangasana or Cobra Pose is often associated with Surya Namaskara or Sun Salutations. However, this pose stands — or rather lies — well on its own. Isolate it in your practice to help you align correctly and benefit from this great chest opener and back strengthening pose. Cues: Lie on your …
Jun
09
The 21-Day Yoga Challenge: Pose a Day brings you today’s pose: Virasana ~ Hero’s Pose Virasana or Hero’s Pose is often my go to when I begin my practice or I come to sit for meditation. If tight quadriceps or flexing the knee keep you from the traditional pose, props make it achievable and the …
Jun
08
The 21-Day Yoga Challenge: Pose a Day brings you today’s pose: Navasana or Boat Pose I like to row the old boat pose into classes quite frequently. It is a great pose all on its own and you can use to transition from sitting poses to supine poses. This pose carries inspiration from a previous Guinness Book …
Jun
07
The 21-Day Yoga Challenge: Pose a Day brings you today’s pose: Supta Parsva Pavanamuktasana – Supine Double Knee Twist There are a variety of twisting poses to choose from and this one can be modified. If your back needs more support keep the feet on the floor. Cues: From a supine position, engage your core to …
Jun
06
The 21-Day Yoga Challenge: Pose a Day brings you today’s pose: Uttanasana or Forward Fold Uttanasana, referred in English as forward fold or intense forward stretch, is a pose that can benefit everyone, but not everyone will execute it the same way to attain the benefits. Be sure to check out modifications to explore the best …
