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#PowerPose 55 – Uttitha Hasta Pādānguṣṭhāsana Variation

#PowerPose 55 – Uttitha Hasta Pādānguṣṭhāsana Variation

The holiday season is officially underway.  This season is marked by an explosion of energy.  Holiday lights adorn houses, commercials and deals are non-top, there’s a holiday party or celebration just about every weekend, and don’t forget all of the treats.  All of this expansion can leave us feeling like we’re being pulled in a […]

#PowerPose 50 – Aṅjaneyāsana Variation

#PowerPose 50 – Aṅjaneyāsana Variation

The pose Aṅjaneyāsana or Crescent Lunge is named after Aṅjanā, Hanumān’s mother.  Hanumān, the monkey king, has a legendary capability for love and devotion, which is illustrated in the epic of Rāmāyaṇa.  It’s easy to see that this pose is related to Hanumānāsana, especially because of the open heart. It’s always lovely to meet the […]

#PowerPose 46 – Vasiṣṭhāsana Variation

In every yoga pose, the whole body should be involved in one way or another.  Some parts of the body work providing strength and structure, others make way for movement and motion.  Think about all of this involvements as links in a chain.  A pose is only as “strong” as the weakest link.  In a […]