I happily surfed my way into David Swenson’s Ashtanga Yoga First Series video on YouTube the other day.  The whole thing!  I enjoy reading  and practicing with Swenson’s Ashtanga Yoga book, — it’s one of my favorite yoga books of all time — but have never had a ...

“…every day, a little ‘bit dying.” Pattabhi Jois Perhaps you’ve discovered, as I have, that you have some of your best do nothing time when you’re laying on your mat in Savasana (”Corpse Pose”).  For another take on the subject, check out the article “Find Serenity in Savasana” ...

Rodney Yee’s Daily Yoga Pose Let Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman be your personal yoga instructors as they show you a new pose every day. You’ll increase your yoga vocab with the English and Sanskrit name for poses, and a list of benefits for each one helps you figure ...

Lie face-down on the floor.
Rest your chin on the floor and place your hands by your sides.

With each hand make a fist, placing them firmly against the floor. Your arms should be (comfortably,) fully extended.

Slowly raise your left leg while pushing against the floor …

This is a resting pose usually performed at the end of yoga class. Savasana, also called corpse pose, often lasts 10 minutes or longer and serves as a final relxation and readjustment period. Though you may be tempted to skip this seemingly inactive period and positoin, don’t! Savasana

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 …