January 30, 2022

Revolved Side Angle Pose

Revolved side angle is a standing balance and twisting pose in yoga. It can be done in either a high lunge or a warrior one. Either way, the back leg must be lifted off of the mat for it to be a revolved side angle. This is what makes it a balancing pose as well.  Revolved side angle is seen...

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January 29, 2022

Lord of the Dance Pose

Lord of the dance pose is a standing and balancing yoga pose. It takes a lot of spinal flexibility and is the fullest expression of dancers pose. Dancers pose is more commonly known and used in yoga flows because it’s a fairly easy peak pose. However, lord of the dance pose tends to take more time before it’s achieved. It’s...

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January 28, 2022

Locust Pose Yoga

Locust pose is a back bending and laying down yoga pose. It’s often used as a preparatory pose for more difficult and challenging backbends. It’s also a pose used at the beginning of a yoga flow to gently start warming up the spine and getting the body ready to move. Locust also features at the end of yoga flows to...

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January 27, 2022

Chair Pose

What is Chair Pose: Chair Pose is also known as Powerful Pose and/or Lighting Bolt Pose depending on what style of yoga you’re practicing.  Basics of Chair Pose   Targets: Legs Shoulders Core Back      Level:  intermediate Sanskrit Name:  Utkatasana Benefits of Chair Pose Strengthens and tones legs Strengthens and tones core Strengthens and tones shoulders Increases stamina Increases...

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January 27, 2022

Crab Pose

The crab is also known as the ‘reverse tabletop poses. Although it is not mentioned in the earliest classical Hatha yoga books, it is a relatively new modification of the ‘Purvottanasa’ for beginners who are looking for an easy backbend that can also strengthen the arms and legs. When you begin your yoga journey, the most important thing is to...

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January 26, 2022

Camel Pose

What is Camel Pose:  Camel Pose is a back-bending pose and is a great way to stretch the entire front side of your body. The backband adds an extra element to the pose with added benefits. Basics of Camel Pose   Targets: Core Thighs Chest     Level:  Intermediate Sanskrit name :  Ustrasana Benefits of Camel Pose Stretches hip flexors...

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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 25, 2022

Elephant Trunk Yoga Pose

Elephant’s trunk pose is an interesting arm balancing pose found in yoga. It’s not seen in many yoga flows because it’s mostly used as a preparatory pose for a more difficult arm balance known as eight angle pose. Elephant trunk pose is the beginning stages of getting into eight angle pose. Elephant trunk pose is an interestingly shaped pose and...

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January 25, 2022

Hero Yoga Pose

Hero pose, which is sometimes also called the hero’s pose, is a seated pose found in yoga. It’s mostly used at the beginning or at the end of a yoga flow because it’s a cooling down position. It’s also a pose used to do meditation in as an alternative to lotus or easy seated pose. Some people find hero pose...

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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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