New to yoga? Your first yoga class can be a lot to take in. Why can everyone speak Sanskrit all of a sudden? What is a chaturanga? How do I ‘meet in downward-dog’? In this article, we are going to de-mystify yoga by going through 8 basic yoga poses for beginners. More specifically: Sanskrit For … Read more
Thunderbolt Pose, Vajrasana, (vahj-rah-suh-nuh) vajra (firm) + asana (pose) Also Known As: Diamond Pose Pose Type: Stretching, Sitting, Stress Relief Difficulty: Beginner Find stillness and connect with your inner power in Thunderbolt Pose Thunderbolt Pose Fundamentals Enter a moment of stillness and relief with this seated meditation pose. Thunderbolt Pose is similar to Hero Pose … Read more
Yoga for neck and shoulders can be the perfect remedy for an achy neck, tight upper back, and tense shoulders. Through gentle stretching and lengthening of the spine, we can gradually begin to improve the range of motion in our upper body and naturally correct bad posture that might be being fed by our daily … Read more
Are you wondering how to do a yoga headstand? Shirshasana, or headstand, was referred to as ‘the king of asana‘ by B.K.S. Iyengar. This is simply because of all of the amazing benefits that we can receive from practicing this pose This is a pose that I was desperate to achieve when I started attending … Read more
Revolved Head-To-Knee Pose, Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana, (PAHR-ee-VREE-tah JAH-noo sheer-SHAH-suh-nuh) parivrtta (revolved) + janu (knee) + sirsa (head) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Janu Sirsasana Pose Type: Stretching, Balancing, Twisting, Seated Difficulty: Beginner A deep side body and hamstring stretch paired with a wonderful heart opener Revolved Head-To-Knee Pose Fundamentals Center yourself in this seemingly … Read more