Dolphin Pose

Also Known As: Puppy Pose Type of Pose: Standing, Mild Inversion Benefits: A version of downward facing dog which is especially useful to those with wrist pain. Instructions: 1. Begin on all fours with your knees beneath your hips and wrists beneath your shoulders. 2. Bring your elbows to the floor, keeping them lined up […]

Yoga Studio vs. Gym

Is it better to take yoga classes at the gym (health club) or at a specialized yoga studio? The answer is…it depends on what you value in your yoga experience. Let’s take a look at how the two stack up on the basic issues of affordability, convenience, quality of teaching, ambiance, and community. (Of course, […]

Yoga for Kids

As yoga’s popularity grows, more and more avenues of this ancient practice are being explored. Yoga for kids, quite a modern concept, grew out of parents thinking their children could enjoy some of the same benefits of yoga that adult do, such as improved body awareness, coordination, and stress relief. Traditional yoga practice is definitely […]

Is Yoga Just Stretching?

Question: Is Yoga Just Stretching? Answer: Although yoga involves stretching your muscles, it is a whole different ballgame than the few warm-up stretches you might do at the gym. Let’s look at a few of the ways yoga is different: Yoga places emphasis on alignment, meaning that how you are touching your toes is more […]

Asana

Definition: The physical practice of yoga postures that is a form of exercise. Sanskrit word for posture or seat. Used as a suffix in the Sanskrit names for yoga poses. One of the eight limbs of yoga. Examples: Ashtanga is a type of vigorous asana practice. Bring yourself into Trikonasana.

Can The Inflexible Do Yoga?

Question: Can I Do Yoga Even Though I’m Not Flexible? Answer: Don’t avoid yoga just because you think you aren’t flexible. In fact, if you have tight muscles, yoga is just the thing to loosen you up. The point of yoga is not to show off how flexible you are, but rather to become more […]

Budget Yoga

Taking yoga classes from an experienced instructor is the best way to begin and sustain a yoga practice. But at $15-$20 a pop, quality classes don’t come cheap. If you have found that yoga classes put a strain on your wallet, here are some ideas for doing yoga on a budget. 1. Buy Classes in […]

Handstand

Type of pose: Inversion, Arm Balance Benefits: Strengthens the arms and core, improves balance. Note: Wondering whether to invert while menstruating? Instructions: 1. Come into downward facing dog with the hands about a foot away from the wall. 2. Walk the feet in closer to the hands, bringing the shoulders closer to the wall. 3. […]

Yoga for Stress

Yoga has long been known to be a great antidote to stress. Yoga combines many popular stress-reducing techniques, including exercise and learning to control the breath, clear the mind, and relax the body. As yoga becomes increasingly popular, more and more people are discovering the benefits this ancient practice brings to their stressful lives. Exercise […]

Pranayama

Definition: Breath control. Although breathing is one of our involuntary bodily functions (it happens whether you think about it or not, if you are alive) we can also control the breath to some extent. Exercises in breath control, such as breath retention and deliberate methods inhalation and exhalation for specific mental and physical benefits are […]

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