Tag Archive | yoga
Talk to the Hand(s)
Mudras or yoga with your hands are a wonderful way to bring intention, focus, and energy to your yoga and meditation practices. One of my favorites is Padma Mudra or Lotus Mudra. The thumbs and pinky fingers gently press together while the other fingers fan out to form the shape of a blooming flower. The […]
#PowerPose 31 – Upaviṣṭha Koṇāsana
Quite often, yoga practice brings us to explore balance. This can mean finding stability on one foot, two hands, or in an elaborate configuration. But many times it’s the balancing of opposites; expansion and contraction, inhale and exhale, activity of the mind and surrender of thoughts. This complex act is where we find the work. […]
Prop it Up
Yogis love to use props as beginners because they are great for accessing poses and promoting proper alignment. But don’t leave them on the shelf as your practice develops! Props can add a little TLC to your practice, bump up the challenge, and help you experience the poses differently. You can also use them to […]