Practice
#PowerPose 17 – Vasiṣṭāsana
One of the great benefits of practicing yoga is creating or improving the strength of the core. The core of the body is more than just the abs, but really the entire torso of the body and upper legs. A strong core promotes good posture (thanks mom!), allows organs ample room to function, creates balance […]
#PowerPose Week 16 – Aṣṭāvakrāsana
Aṣṭāvakrāsana, the pose dedicated to the sage of Aṣṭāvakra or Eight-Angled Pose is our peak pose for this power pose series. Parsva bakasana, eka pada śīrṣāsana, and paripūrna nāvāsana prepare us for this posture, but there’s more to the pose than meets the eye. Aṣṭāvakra was wise man and a scholar, but because of a curse, […]
#PowerPose Week 15 – Paripurna Navasana
Iyengar rates Paripurna Navasana or Complete Boat Pose as a 2 on his challenge scale in Light on Yoga. In comparison to some of the other postures I suppose that’s a fair rating, but don’t let the low number fool you. This posture requires core control through the front and back sides of the body, […]
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