by admin | Aug 1, 2016 | Yoga Poses & Asanas
Tadasana (Mountain Pose) This pose teaches one to stand with majestic steadiness like a mountain. The word ‘Tada’ means a mountain, that’s where the name comes from. It involves the major groups of muscles and improves focus and concentration. It is the...
by admin | Jul 30, 2016 | Yoga Poses & Asanas
Your hips carry more than your body weight. According to many somatic and yoga traditions, the hips are also where we unconsciously store stress, unprocessed emotions, and physical tension accumulated over months or years of sitting, overexertion, or injury. Supta...
by admin | Jul 29, 2016 | Yoga Philosophy & Theory
Karma yoga, or the “yoga action” is a form of yoga based on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Sanskrit scripture of Hinduism. Of the three paths to realization, karma yoga is the process of achieving perfection in selfless action. Karma is also the word...
by admin | Jul 28, 2016 | Yoga Poses & Asanas
The name comes from the Sanskrit words nata meaning “dancer”, raja meaning “king”, and asana meaning “posture” or “seat”. Natarajasana is a balance asana that strengthens the legs. It also is a full body stretch which engages the shoulders, chest and abdomen,...
by admin | Jul 26, 2016 | Yoga Poses & Asanas
Crow pose also sometimes called “Crane Pose,” is usually the first arm balance that yoga students learn. It is the foundational pose for most arm balances in yoga, so it’s a good idea to understand the basics of Crow Pose first. This pose requires a good deal...