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January 25, 2022

Swan Pose

What is Swan Pose: Also known as Half Pigeon Pose, this hip opener releases stuck tension and stuck emotions. Basics of Swan Pose: Targets: Hips Groin Hip flexors Level: Intermediate Sanskrit name: Ardha Kapotasana Benefits of Swan Pose: Stretches hips and hip flexors Stretches and lengthens the spine Stimulates the Spleen, Gallbladder, Liver, Stomach Increases hip mobility Relieves...

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January 24, 2022

Frog Pose

What is Frog Pose: Frog Pose is often skipped out on because it can be uncomfortable. However, it is an excellent pose to work your way up to for a deep stretch. Basics of Frog Pose Targets: Groin Hips Hip flexors Core Level: Expert/Advanced Sanskrit name: Mandukasana Benefits of Frog Pose Stretches and opens inner thighs Stretches groin Stretches...

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January 23, 2022

Eagle Pose

What is Eagle Pose: Eagle Pose builds focus and balance, both mentally and physically. It’s a standing pose that engages your whole body. Basics of Eagle Pose Targets: Shoulders Upper back Glutes Core Thighs Hips Calves Level: Beginner Sanskrit Name: Garudasana Benefits of Eagle Pose: Stretches shoulders and back Stretches hips Improves focus Improves balance Stretches and strengthens thighs,...

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January 22, 2022

Bird Poses

What are the Bird Poses? Bird of Paradise – This standing pose is advanced and is a great goal to reach in your practice. It evokes beauty and power. Crow Pose – This is another advanced pose but in the balancing series. It teaches determination and focus. Crane Pose – Crane is very similar to crow pose with a few...

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January 21, 2022

Butterfly Yoga Pose

What is Butterfly Pose: Sometimes butterfly pose is called a bound angle pose. It’s a gentle pose and available to everyone. Basics of Butterfly Pose Targets: Groin Hips Thighs Ankles Hip flexors Level: Beginner Sanskrit name : Baddha Konasana Benefits of Butterfly Pose Stretches hip flexors and thighs Reduces stress and anxiety Relieves tension in the...

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January 20, 2022

Bow Yoga Pose

What is Bow Yoga Pose: Bow Pose is a back-bending pose and is great for anyone who has to sit for a long period of time. Bow is a great stretching and toning pose for the entire body. It’s accessible for most practitioners and you can ease your way into it. ` Basics of Bow Yoga Pose Targets: Core...

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January 19, 2022

Staff Pose

Staff pose is a seated yoga posture. It’s usually added into flows as a warm-up or cool-down pose because of how gentle and relaxing it is. This pose takes no strength and little flexibility and can be found paired with a seated forward fold. It’s a pose used before a fold and is the base of most seated poses. Staff...

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January 18, 2022

Squat Pose

Squat pose is in between a standing balance and a hip opening pose. There are many variations of a squat all forms of exercise use, but the yogic squat is quite different. The squat is very deep and focuses mainly on the hips and the inner thighs. The term for a squat in yoga is known as yogi squat or...

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January 17, 2022

Pyramid Pose

Pyramid pose falls under the category of forward folds. It’s a standing forward fold done standing on both legs and folding over one. It’s one of the deeper forward folds that focus on stretching the hamstrings and deepening flexibility. This pose has a lot of focus on alignment and requires a specific shape to be made with the body to...

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January 16, 2022

Plank Pose

Plank pose is a very common pose that is found in various exercise routines and workouts. The yoga version is still a plank, but it’s done a little bit differently. The yogic plank pose has more focus on the breath and finding stability rather than other planks that focus on only building strength. The yoga version of plank pose is...

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