Tag Archive | yoga
#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 14 – Eka Pada Sirsasana
Are you ready for your awkward moment of the day? Eka Pada Sirsasana or Foot Behind the Head Pose should do the trick. This major hip opener is challenging for it’s configuration, the need for coiling the spine, and lifting through the root. It’s also a building block for other very challenging postures like Supta […]
#PowerPose Week 10 – Ardha Dhanurasana
You know the scene in “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” where his heart grows three sizes? That’s how backbends can feel. With the back long and the arms reaching back, the chest can open and give plenty of space for the heart to grow and expand. This growth and expansion is a a great energy […]