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Padmasana (pod-MAHS-anna), also known commonly as Lotus Pose, gets its name from the Sanskrit word for the lotus flower or “padma.” When a yogi is in the full position, the legs gently drop open like the petals of a lotus. Padmasana is a very calming pose and can assist the yogi in preparing for a […]
Virabhadrasana III (pronounced veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna ), also known commonly as Warrior III Pose, is an intermediate balancing pose. Warrior III gets its name from the mythological Hindu warrior, Virabhadra. This standing posture creates full body stability and requires the combined efforts of the core, arms and legs. Continued practice of Virabhadrasana III will build inner and […]
Ustrasana (pronounced oosh-trahs-anna), also known commonly as Camel Pose, can be very beneficial to both beginning and advanced yogis. Camel Pose is a backbend performed on the knees that stretches the entire front of the body. Yogis who drive or sit in front of a computer all day can counter the neck and back pain […]
Traditional weight training can be hard on the shoulders and arms, particularly when mistakes occur and weights are lifted incorrectly. The risk of injuries during shoulder exercises can make it hard to enjoy the fitness routine because the entire focus is on injury prevention. Fortunately, yoga can help develop strong shoulders without taking major risks […]
Through yoga, people have been able to recover from physical injuries and maintain healthy balanced lives. If one is experiencing neck pain, yoga may be a solution for the problem. After its introduction to the US in the 1980’s, yoga grew in popularity due to its adaptable nature. As a discipline, it is easily learned […]
People turn to yoga for many reasons- fitness, health, spirituality, and inner peace. However, one inevitable benefit of yoga is relaxation. By incorporating certain poses into one’s evening routine, one can create a bedtime ritual that prepares the body and mind for rest. Below is a series of poses that can help a yogi ease […]
It’s the end of the yoga practice and class is winding down in Savasana. Yet, some yogis don’t want to lie there quietly after the flurry of activity that just occurred. Anyone who needs convincing to stay in Savasana for as long as possible, read below! 1. Letting go of stress. Savasana pose is a […]
Matsyendrasana (pronounced MOT-see-en-DRAHS-anna), also known commonly as Seated Spinal Twist, has many benefits. This pose stimulates peristalsis (the muscular wave-like movement that forces contents throughout the digestive system), improves digestion and helps relieve constipation. Seated spinal twist increases circulation of blood and oxygen to the spine and skeletal muscular system along the spine. Matsyendrasana rotates, […]
Chakrasana (wheel pose) pronounced shah-krah-sa-na, also known as Urdhva Dhanurasana (upward facing bow pose) pronounced oord-vah don-your-ahs-anna, is an intermediate backbend offering many benefits. Chakrasana comes from the word Cakra meaning wheel. Urdhva Dhanurasana comes from the words urdhva meaning upward and dhanu meaning bow. These asana names are used interchangeably. Wheel pose is a […]
Viparita Virabhadrasana (pronounced vip-par-ee-tah veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna), also known as Reverse Warrior, is a standing pose widely used in yoga practices. Its name stems from the Hindu warrior, Virabhadra, an incarnation of the god Shiva. The word “Viparita” means “reverse” in Sanskrit. Reverse Warrior has many benefits with continued practice, such as strengthening the hips, quads, arms, […]
