Practice
#PowerPose 29 – Kūrmāsana
In the story of the Churning of the Milky Ocean, the gods and demons work together to bring up the amṛta or nectar of immortality from the bottom of the ocean. Vishnu the preserver, takes the form of a tortoise, so the churning rod has a strong and stable platform. Using a snake to propel […]
#PowerPose 28 – Ghaṇḍa Bheruṇḍāsana Prep
This week’s PowerPose brings together to core stability cultivated in Śalabhāsana, the back mobility fostered by Ustrasana, and the foundational strength developed with Aṣṭāṅga Namaskar . Ghaṇḍa Bheruṇḍāsana Prep or Chin Stand is a very challenging pose. It can take years of practice to be able to find this pose safely. It’s also a perfect […]
#PowerPose 26 – Uṣṭrāsana
Uṣṭrāsana or Camel Pose is most likely named for the hump in a camel’s back. But there’s more camel imagery that might be helpful when cultivating this posture. Many yogis hold a lot of tension in the jaw, palette, and throat when exploring this back bend. Letting go or releasing in these areas can be […]
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