Dec
14
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
13
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
12
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
11
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
10
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
09
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 …
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 …
