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The bandhas- developing strength from the inside out
So just what are the bandhas? No doubt you’ve heard them mentioned many times in class yet for many they can be a difficult concept to grasp yet the practice ... -
Strength and flexibility in yoga
Effective asana practice arises when there is a balance between building strength and flexibility. Flexibility without strength is ineffective as is strength without flexibility. Both are mutually supportive. Any structure ... -
Extended Triangle Pose - Utthita Trikonasana
Extended Triangle Pose - Utthita Trikonasana - Information Utthita= extended Tri= 3 Kona = angle Trikonasana= 3 angle pose Balancing posture- allows the energy to be evenly distributed in the ... -
The Benefits of Yoga
Mukunda Stiles in Structural Yoga Therapy writes “The benefits of yoga are tremendous” I quite agree, in fact, the benefits of yoga asana are so great and so diverse it ... -
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Warrior Two - Virabhadrasana II
Warrior Two - Virabhadrasana II - Information My mantra for this pose is 'Look to the future, learn from the past, live in the present'. Warrior Two is a dynamic ... -
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Locust Pose - Salabaasana
Locust - Information This is a great pose for strengthening and toning the lower back muscles. There are many variations for this pose to suit all levels of students as ... -
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Corpse Pose - Savasana
Information - Savasana or Corpse Pose Savasana or Corpse Pose is usually done at the end of class. It can also be done on its own. Savasana or Corpse Pose is ... -
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Sun Salutation - Surya Namaskara
Sun Salutation - Information The Raja of Aundh, Maharashtra, India (1909-1947) popularized this sequence by making it mandatory to school curriculum and encouraged all to perform it daily. The sequence ... -
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Cobra Pose - Bujangasana
Cobra Pose - Information A wonderful back bend to help improve the flexibility of the upper spine and also stretch out the muscles across the chest. Poses such as ... -
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Fish Pose - Matsyasana
Fish Pose - Information The complimentary counter pose to Sarvangasana. This pose stretches the thyroid fully with a beautifully arched spine following the compression of the throat and thyroid gland ...
