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Revolved Wide-Legged Standing Forward Fold is a great standing posture and twist that works the entire body, also known as Prasarita Twist or Revolved Prasarita Twist. This pose has multiple variation in standing as well as seated. It can be modified for beginners and intensified with harder variations for more seasoned yogis. Practice the twist on both sides of the body. Hold pose as long as you feel comfortable. Breathe deeply and enjoy all of its benefits.
Tripod Headstand with legs in Bound Angle-- Mukta Hasta Sirsasana A with Legs in Badha Konasana. It is an inversion that can be done from either crow pose or wide legged standing pose. The practice for this posture can be done while doing Tripod Balance, meaning resting the knees onto the triceps and slowly lifting the legs up while engaging the abdominal muscles and breathing calmly and steadily. Have fun practicing and remember that "practice and all is coming!"
Pose of this week is one of the best hip opener called Pigeon Pose, a variation of Raja Kapotasana with a great spinal twist and a chest opener --all in one! Practice this pose in any of the variations on both sides of the body; hold the pose for several breaths. Enjoy the release in the hips, chest and back muscles!
Shoulder Stand, in Sanskrit Salamba Sarvanghasana -- considered the queen of inversions. It rejuvenates the entire body, awakens the mind, restores all that needs a little change, and instant change in perspective! One should never rush the process of going into the full posture. Props such as a firm folded blanket can be essential to support the neck. Practice and enjoy the magical effects of this pose.
Warrior 2 , in Sanskrit Virabhadrasana II: this a powerful standing posture that strengthens the legs, abdomen, upper body; increases mental focus & endurance. Practice pose on both sides of the body; hold the pose for 6-12 breaths on each side.
Friends Free Week at Bliss Yoga (Feb. 24). Bring a friend and you both are free! Child's Pose, Balasana on a balance ball-- release and stretch, find the peace within your mind and soul, breathe deeply and let go of anything that does not serve you in any shape or form! Practicing this pose on the balance ball emphasizes the stretch in the shoulders and arms, releases the tightness in the back and quadriceps.
Side Plank Pose or in Sanskrit Vasisthasana (means most excellent, best, richest)-- this side plank pose variation is not for beginner yogis. Also, yogis with wrists, elbow or shoulder issues should avoid this pose. One can practice this pose with both soles pressing against a wall, or with the bottom leg kneeling. Hold pose for a few breaths on both sides. As one gets stronger in the abdominal muscles, arms, shoulders, legs the above variation as well as others may follow (Increases focus, balance, stamina).
Crow Pose or Bakasana--a fun and challenging arm balance. Practice regularly and you will notice stronger more toned core and arms; it will boost your confidence; it will increase your focus, etc. Photo taken on the dock overlooking Lake Champlain, NY by Charles Wills--friends and family yoga time.
Half Chair Pose (Ardha Utkatasana) or Standing Figure Four is an excellent pose that allows the hips, hamstrings and gluteal muscles to open and increase mobility; it challenges the hip abductors and the glutes; it increases flexibility and endurance for runners and swimmers, or any athletes. It serves as a great preparatory pose for Parsva Bhuja Dandasana as well as Flying Pigeon (Eka Pada Galavasana).
Partner Yoga/ Mother & Daughter outdoors yoga practice. Lilia is in Warrior II/ Virabhadrasana II & Karlisse is in Figure Four/Supported Hip opener. It's great for tight hips, IT Bands, & stiff lower back!
This is a variation of Side Plank, perhaps one of the most effective Iliotibial Band or ligament stretching posture-- a very important pose for athletes, especially runners, outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, climbers and others; the transition into this pose is from last weeks posture, Pigeon Pose. Please practice the pose on both sides. If using the foam roller is not your option/preference the hip can rest on the mat or onto a block or a bolster. This pose also strengthens the oblique muscles, the shoulders and arms. It offers a great opener for the chest/pectoral muscles.
Dancer pose, Natarajasana in beautiful & colorful New Hampshire. Yoga feels great anytime and anywhere, but after a few hours in the car, it feels even more necessary. It was a scenic day trip, touring Slovenian Bee Keepers. Inspiration all around~ practice yoga and meditation for mental clarity, to open the heart and loosen tight hips, shoulders and all the rest. Breathe in peace, beauty, bliss! Exhale & let go of all that does not serve you in any way.
May you find your Bliss this week: yoga in group or private sessions, kids, teen, partner, meditation...
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