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#PowerPose 40 – Eka Pāda Kouṇḍinyāsana #2
Many of the pose names we learn are easy to remember as they are names of animals, object, or actions. But, there are many poses that are named after sages, as this one is. This week’s PowerPose is dedicated to the sage Kouṇḍinya. Kouṇḍinya was a wise teacher, who served in the court of King […]
#PowerPose 39 – Eka Pāda Bakāsana
A fundamental action in many arm balances is the employment of Uḍḍiyāna Bandha. This energetic element starts as a muscular upward lift of the low belly. It develops into the harnessing of Prāṇa or lifeforce in the body to create a flying up effect. This is how a physical pose can transform from just an […]
#PowerPose 38 – Utthan Pristhāsana
One of my favorite things to witness as a yoga teacher is when students take the practice that you’ve outlined for them and make it their own. They embody the practice and make it unique. Sometimes you see this as finding their own pace, altering for their needs, or exploring variations. Every once in a […]
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