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#PowerPose 51 – Supta Vīrāsana
This pose was my kryptonite. There was a time, that if I heard a teacher queue this pose, my whole body would cringe. I just didn’t like it. It was a pose that didn’t fit naturally, I couldn’t muscle it (and shouldn’t muscle others either), and progress was extremely slow. I’ve never had major knee […]
The Heart of Yoga
The Heart of Yoga T.K.V. Desikachar, along with Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar, are my two favorite references for yoga. When I am planning classes or contemplating teachings it always seems to provide guidance and clarity. The first time I read this book, I remember thinking, “Yes! This is what I was trying to […]
#PowerPose 50 – Aṅjaneyāsana Variation
The pose Aṅjaneyāsana or Crescent Lunge is named after Aṅjanā, Hanumān’s mother. Hanumān, the monkey king, has a legendary capability for love and devotion, which is illustrated in the epic of Rāmāyaṇa. It’s easy to see that this pose is related to Hanumānāsana, especially because of the open heart. It’s always lovely to meet the […]
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