It’s happened to most of us: you go to pick something up and then suddenly, you have a terrible pain in your upper back. Upper back pain can be extremely troublesome because even if it’s not debilitating pain, you use your upper back for most everyday activities. Fortunately, yoga can help alleviate upper back pain … Read more
When we engage in the practice of yoga asana, it is important to understand the arc of the yoga class in order to, as a practitioner or as a teacher, create a sequence that is supportive for you or your students. In the same way that warming up at the beginning will vastly affect the … Read more
Side Crow Pose, Parsva Bakasana, (PARSH-vuh bah-KAH-suh-nuh) parsva (side or flank) + baka (crane ‘through commonly translated as “crow”) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Side Crane Pose Pose Type: Twisting, Balancing, Strengthening, Core Activating Difficulty: Advanced This powerful arm balance will challenge the most committed yogi. Be patient with yourself as you foster your … Read more
Hero Pose, Virasana, (vaj-ra-suh-nuh) vira (‘warrior’ or ‘hero’ or ‘champion’) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Vajrasana, Thunderbolt Pose, Diamond Pose Pose Type: Seated Difficulty: Beginners Hero Pose can be a great alternative pose to Lotus Pose for a meditative seat hero pose Fundamentals Ground down and mindfully lift through the spine with confidence in … Read more
Lotus Pose, Padmasana, (pahd-MAH-suh-nuh) padma (lotus) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Lotus Position, Vajra position, Full Lotus Pose Type: Seated, Stretching Difficulty: Advanced Come into Lotus Pose for meditation. It is said that Buddha sat under the Bodhi tree in Lotus Pose when he attained enlightenment. Lotus Pose Fundamentals One of the most iconic … Read more