“Seated wide angle forward bend” is a rather prosaic translation which does not quite capture the beauty of upavishtha konasana. This pose allows you to
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PLANK POSE
This pose promises improvement in levels of strength and stability to the physical body and endurance to the mind.For many, though, this asana presents challenges
HALASANA
A variation of Halasana or “plough”pose, gives all the benefits of practice without undue strain. Here, I have used a support under the feet to
VEERBHADRASANA
Veerabhadranasa is often translated as the brave warrior pose. And sure enough, if you practice the variations of this and other poses in the sequence
THE SEAT OR ASANA
Asana is an integral and important part of the practice but definitely not the only component. Sometimes it helps to live life in the slow
SUN SALUTATION
CHEAT SHEET Print it out, stick it on the refrigerator, behind your door, at your work desk or anywhere you see it regularly. Roll out
MANTRAS
From Darkness to Light! Asato Ma Satgamaya Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya Mrityurmaamritam gamaya Our attempt at translation: From falsehood lead us to ultimate truth From darkness
QUICK PICK ME UP TIPS
Head, neck and Shoulders These places attract stress and over time we may develop chronic pain in these areas. Try these yoga hacks: Lift up
YOUR YOGA MAT: THE PERFECT MATE!
Any yogi worth their salt carries her/his own mat to class – for hygiene purposes as well as the familiar sweaty personal relationship you have with your own mat!!
BACK TO THE MAT
A strong spine equals to more vitality, increase in levels of energy, better flexibility and stability. However in almost every asana class I attend or teach I find some people with pain in the back.