Tag Archive | #PowerPose
#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 27 – Aṣṭāṅga Namaskar
Aṣṭāṅga Namaskar or Knees Chest Chin Pose is the PowerPose focus this week. It is many times used as part of Sūrya Namaskar or Sun Salutation. For many yogis, It’s a bit more accessible than Caturanga Daṇḍāsana, but still offers plenty of challenge. Knees Chest Chin is slightly awkward, so it’s a good opportunity to make […]
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