My first experience with tarasana was at the beginning of a vinyasa class that I was expecting to be very fairly vigorous. Right after the initial centering, the teacher had us move into tarasana and screeeeeeeeeeech! My busy mind was immediately forced to stop and take notice of what was happening in my back, hips […]
Asana tip sheet #25 – Gomukhasana (cow face pose)
Gomukhasana is one of the stretches I learned during my early practice days of Kripalu yoga that made a huge difference in my hips and low back, helping to release the tensions that my passion for sports and a career in carpentry created in these areas. At first, you may need to sit on a […]
Asana tip sheet #27 – Puppy stretch
This pose has a sophisticated name that belies its playful nature. Uttana shishosana, or puppy stretch, is one of Tania’s favorite workhorse poses to use with clients who are challenged with tight shoulders in downdog. It’s also great for older students who have difficulties with the inversion aspect of downdog. Once you’re in the stretch, […]
Inner balance eluding you? This will help.
Twice a month we get the perfect chance as teachers to inspire in our students an appreciation for the introspective side of their nature. The days of the full and new moons are great opportunities to draw attention to our feminine side and give permission to honor it. These are some of my favorite times […]
Build a fun, well-rounded class of folds, backbends and twists
Here’s an idea you can build on…plan your class with three types of poses in mind: forward folds, backbends and twists. Folds, backbends and twists are complimentary—your body will begin to crave them as you move through class. Basically you’ll follow the pattern Rupali suggests in this Vinyasa Short on Folds/Backbends/Twists. She shows three repetitions […]
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