Floating through life’s challenges: Navasana This week’s pose is a real crowd pleaser…ummmm, well, not really. It’s usually done with a scrunched face while holding the breath. So let’s see what we can do to bring a little ease to this classic asana. (Be sure to download the pdf of this tip sheet at the […]
Asana tip sheet #15 – Ardha Sirsasana (half headstand)
Ardha sirsasana or half headstand, could be considered an advanced pose in that it requires you to first master full headstand. Usually the ardha or “half” version of a pose is a modification on the way to the full pose. But not in this case. Ardha sirsasana requires a fair amount of core strength. The […]
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, […]
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 […]
Anantasana and sphinx make up this brief ‘Vinyasa Short’
Anantasana is one of those sneaky poses…looks easy but it’s really not. By starting this short sequence in sphinx, you end up traveling across your mat laterally. And yes, you’ll also end up rolling off the mat a bit. C’est la vie! This sequence starts belly down in sphinx, then rolls off to one side […]
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