UPAVISTHA KONASANA, or Wide Legged Forward Fold in 10 (or less) steps.
Upavistha Konasana stretches the back, hamstrings, groin and shoulders, strengthens the spine and abdominals, stimulates the abdominal organs,and alleviates sciatic and arthritis pain. In addition, Upavistha Konasa calms the mind, leading to better sleep, memory, and focus, as well as balancing mood and alleviating anxiety.
How to Janu Sirsasana (Head to Knee Pose) for a Flexible Body and a Calm Mind
Janu Sirsasana stretches the feet, the calves, the hamstrings, the low back, the hips, the sides of the waist, and even the upper back, and back of the neck! I mean, WOW! So much in one simple pose! How much you feel all these things is like the old standby piano analogy of “you get…
How to Sirsasana, Step by Step
AH, SIRSASANA! The headstand is like climbing to the mountaintop when it comes to yoga. Maybe it’s not the highest and instagram flashiest mountain, like Pincha or Press Handstand, but it is still a mountain, and there is a sense of elation and pride when it is achieved. If this is already in your arsenal,…
Three Breathing Techniques To Thrive in Your Next Car Ride
The pajamas are off, some of us are actually wearing lipstick again, and more and more of us are back in our cars, heading back to the office (what?), the dance/soccer/baseball/gymnastics studios and fields, and even on VACATION! Can I get a “what what”? These things can bring their own new sets of feelings of…
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500 hr CYT, Mother, Wife, Friend, Student and Teacher. These are my musings about life, what I’m teaching in studio, what I’m practicing, and what I’m striving for with the intention of inspiring you to get curious about your body/mind/sprit connection.
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