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#PowerPose 37 – Hanumanāsana

#PowerPose 37 – Hanumanāsana

When we think of the heart or the energy of the heart chakra, it’s easy to consider the love of romance.  But, that’s just a small fraction of the capacity of the heart.  The heart chakra symbol is adorned with twelve petals, each representing one of the qualities of the heart.  These qualities are joy, […]

#PowerPose 36 – Ūrdhva Dhanurāsana Dropback

#PowerPose 36 – Ūrdhva Dhanurāsana Dropback

When we practice the āsana of yoga we get to experience awkward, fun, interesting, and sometimes scary sensations.  We test the limits of our physical and emotional experience.  In this PowerPose, we plunge into the unknown with an open heart.  This can seem big, even daunting, but when we take a step back, when we […]

#PowerPose 35 – Ūrdhva Dhanurāsana

#PowerPose 35 – Ūrdhva Dhanurāsana

There are several yoga postures that bring me back to my childhood.  Ūrdhva Dhanurāsana or Upward Facing Bow is one of them.  Before a growth spurt and the busy life of middle school I was a dedicated gymnast.  I have vivid memories of front walk-overs, back handsprings, and other bendy tricks on the floor and […]