Tiptoe pose, or padangusthasana, is a great beginner-level pose, but I also use it in classes as a transition between floor and standing poses. The more advanced version on one foot has been popularized in Bikram’s hot flow, but this is a fine starter position that has many of the same benefits. It’s challenging enough […]
Asana tip sheet #7 – Mayurasana
Mayurasana, or peacock pose, is a liberating pose known for its cleansing and detoxifying benefits. The peacock symbolizes beauty, strength, compassion and the ability to destroy snakes…and digest their venom (don’t try that snake venom part at home). There are plenty of steps to build into this pose, which we’ll be featuring in our upcoming […]
Asana tip sheet #6: Parighasana (crossgate pose)
Parighasana, or bar across the gate pose, is a pose that takes the body into an unusual position. True side arches are not something we normally do during the course of a day. But the spine loves to bend in all directions! This is a great pose to help unwind the spine towards the end […]
Asana tip sheet #5: Ardha Ustrasana
Half camel pose is a great feel-good pose for those with flexible spines! If it doesn’t feel all that great for YOU, go easy and allow the spine to regain flexibility slowly. As we say in Hawaii, no need rush. We have all the lifetimes we need. (Be sure to download the pdf of this […]
Asana tip sheet #3: Ardha matsyendrasana
Twists are wonderful for calming the nervous system and Ardha matsyendrasana (King of the Fish) is an especially elegant one. Keep the eyes steadily gazing out the far corners of both eyes and you’ll get an eyeball stretch too. (Be sure to download the pdf of this tip sheet at the bottom of this post.) […]
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