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2007 September Archives

Creating a Yoga Habit

I don’t know about you, but I’ve had my work cut out form me, making yoga a daily part of my life. I probably read 10 books on the subject of yoga before I tried committing to anything resembling regular yoga practice. Sure, I had tried some poses, …

Revolved Triangle

Revolved triangle improves flexibility in the hips, legs, back and shoulders. Revolved triangle improves focus, balance and core body strength.

From five pointed star, turn your right toes toward the wall on your right, and the left toes …

Plank

Plank pose builds core and upper body strength, lengthens you spine and strengthens your lower back muscles.

From forward fold, step or jump both feet back into a push-up position.
Spread your fingers wide apart with yoru middle finger pointing …

Child

Child asana calms the mind, body and spirit, as well as stimulates the third eye chakra. Child pose gently stretches the lower back, as well as massages and tones the abdominal organs. Child stimulates digestion and elimination.

From …

Puppy Dog

Puppy dog lengthens and properly aligns the spine as well as stretches the back, shoulders and spine.

From the table position, slide your hands forward to lower your forehead straight down onto the floor, keeping your hips lifted …

Bridge

Bridge pose builds core body strength and lower body strength in particular. Bridge pose energizes the body, strengthens the spine and stimulates the endocrine and nervous systems.

Lying on your back, bend both your knees and place your feet flat …

Half Shoulder Stand

Half shoulder stand improves circulation of blood and lymph, while it stimulates the immune system and the thyroid.

Lying on the floor with your arms alongside your body (palms down), bend your knees and kick and rock your legs up and back, …

Staff Posture

Staff posture lengthens and properly aligns the spine. Staff posture gently stretches the bakcs of the legs, opens the chest and stimulates the reproductive and respiratory systems.

From a seated position, extend your legs straight out in front of you with your hands slightly behind your hips and fingers …

Upward Boat

Upward boat strengthens and tones the abdominal muscles, improves balance, stretches the backs of the legs and boosts confidence.

Boosts confidence? That’s right. Exercise of any kind makes one feel more vital and redy to take on the world, but …

Tree (vrikshasana)

Tree pose increases one’s focus, balance, memory and concentration, while it strengthens the knees and ankles.

From the mountain, bend your right knee while shifting all your weight to your …

Downward Facing Dog

Downward facing dog (adho mukha shvanasana) is a multi-purpose asana that builds upper body strength, opens the chest and stretches the back. This asana stimulates the nervous system, particularly the brain. This increases blood flow, which improves memory, hearin, eyesight …