Saturday, February 23, 2019

Child's Pose


Child's Pose — Balasana (bah-LAHS-uh-nuh): Child's pose is the go-to resting pose for times during any yoga routine when you need a break. 
It works to calm and relax your body and mind.
Instructions: From a kneeling position, bring the forehead to the floor and relax the arms alongside the body or out in front.


Thursday, February 7, 2019

Warrior One Pose - Virabhadrasana A

Warrior 1 Pose - Virabhadrasana A: The Warrior I pose, one of three warrior poses, is named for spiritual warrior inside each of us on our yoga mats. 


The poses is an asymmetrical standing back-bend.  Pose achieved by bending in front knee and raising the arms into the air.
Larry Schultz in Warriors 1
How to do pose: Step your right foot forward. Inhale reach your arms perpendicular to the earth and above the head reaching for the sky. Bend the front knee over the ankle.
Benefits: Pose stretches into the chest, lungs, shoulders, stomach, thighs, and neck.  It strengthens the back and spinal column.  Creates focus in the mind and balance in the soul.

Friday, February 1, 2019

The Beautiful Chaos of Dog Yoga: Bringing "Downward Dog Days" to Life

Sometimes, the best creative ideas come from taking a familiar, often serene concept and injecting a healthy dose of reality (or, in this c...