Yoga Inversions Photo Gallery

January 7, 2012 by  
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When you don’t know the names of the poses, use this photo gallery to find yoga inversions. The poses are rated for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students, and full instructions for each pose are just a click away. It’s also a handy index if you are looking for inversions to enrich your yoga practice. Plow […]

Reclined Big Toe Pose

January 6, 2012 by  
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Type of Pose: Supine Benefits: Gently stretches the hamstrings and calves. Can help reduce back pain by addressing Flat Low Back Posture. Instructions: 1. Come to lie on your back with the legs outstretched. 2. Bend the right knee and hug it into your chest. 3. Place a yoga strap around the ball of the […]

Plank Pose

January 6, 2012 by  
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Type of pose: Arm Balance Benefits: Strengthens the arms and spine. Preparation for more challenging arm balances. Instructions: 1. From Downward Facing Dog, draw the torso forward until the shoulders are over the wrists and the whole body is in one straight line. This is very similar to the position you would take if you […]

Boat Pose – Navasana

January 6, 2012 by  
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Type of pose: Seated Benefits: Builds abdominal and core strength Instructions: 1. From a seated position, bring the legs straight up to a 45 degree angle. 2. The torso will naturally fall back, but do not let the spine collapse. Make a “V” shape with the body. 3. Bring the arms out straight in line […]

Yoga for Beginners

January 1, 2012 by  
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A crash course for the yoga beginner, including all the inside information you need to feel comfortable when you are starting a yoga practice. Find out how to pick a yoga style, lose weight, observe proper yoga etiquette, and avoid injury. Each week you will also get the answer to a frequently asked question (FAQ). […]

Yoga New Year's Resolutions

January 1, 2012 by  
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Two themes tend to dominate New Year’s resolutions: getting in shape and saving money. With a plan in place to implement your yoga resolutions, you can do both. Getting in shape with yoga is all about consistency. Ideally, you should do a 90-minute yoga practice of moderate intensity at least three times a week. Attend […]

Revitalize Your Yoga Practice

January 1, 2012 by  
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Are you looking for a way to reintroduce yoga into your life, or do you feel your current yoga routine had gotten a little stale? This course is intended for you! It’s tough to maintain a consistent practice, though necessary in order to get all of yoga’s benefits. Over the next five weeks, you will […]

Yoga Nidra

December 31, 2011 by  
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Have you ever been in savasana at the end of yoga class, and just when you feel yourself start to relax, your teacher calls time? Have you wondered what a longer, deeper period of relaxation would feel like? What it might do for your stress levels and your health in general? Well, I have two […]

A Short Daily Sequence

December 27, 2011 by  
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Step the right foot forward next to the right hand, coming into a low lunge. I like to drop the back knee down to the floor for a nice stretch in both hips.

Chair Yoga Poses

December 24, 2011 by  
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Chair yoga adapts traditional yoga poses so that they can be done with a chair for support, making yoga more accessible for people who cannot stand for long periods. This sequence of chair poses can be used for home practice. 1. Chair Cat-Cow Stretch © Barry Stone Come to sit on a chair with the […]

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