What is Vinyasa?
What is Vinyasa? Vinyasa refers to the movement between the poses in power yoga. This movement is more of a focus than the poses themselves. Whereas in other forms …
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana Pose
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana Pose Start by standing at top of your mat, then swing your right foot out, turning your full body to the right and place your right foot …
Utthita Hasta Padangustasana
Utthita Hasta Padangustasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Begin by standing with your feet 3-4 feet apart and your knees unbent, then raise your left knee up towards your belly. 2. With …
Anjaneyasana
Anjaneyasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Prepare a padded surface, such as a yoga mat or a folded blanket or towel. Begin in the ‘Downward Facing Dog Pose’, but on an exhalation, …
Natarajasana
Natarajasana INSTRUCTIONS:(note this image shows an advanced version of this pose. these instructions are for the easier version which involved holding the foot with the hand, rather than the …
Prasarita Padottanasana
Prasarita Padottanasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Begin by standing with feet 3-4 feet apart with your feet parallel to each other and your knees unbent, with your hands resting on your …
Vrikshasana
Vrikshasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Begin by standing with feet 3-4 feet apart with knees unbent. Keeping your left foot firmly on the floor, bend your right knee and put your …
Hanumanasana
Hanumanasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Prepare a padded surface, such as a yoga mat or a folded blanket or towel. Begin by kneeling on the floor. Step forwards with your right …
Prapadasana
Prapadasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Prepare a padded surface, such as a yoga mat or a folded blanket or towel. Begin standing on the floor with your feet together, then bend …
Garudasana
Garudasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Begin by standing with your feet 3-4 feet apart and your knees unbent. Bend your knees slightly, and while balancing on your right foot, raise your …
Bridge Pose Yoga
Bridge Pose Yoga You need to consider this in the work environment too. Don’t hold grudges against someone. We all lose our rag occasionally. But be slow to criticise …
Ten Steps to Losing Weight
Spouses This is also another factor that determines the speed of your success. You must have this talk with them, too. “I really want to get this body and …
How to Kick the Habit
Do you feel like you battle cravings daily? Do you feel like you don’t have control? Are you battling the methods of getting the body you want? Chances are, …
Yoga Diet | Food and Mind
ENERGY LIFT Struggling to keep going through the day? Here are some healthy energy boosters… Berries – Loaded with antioxidants, berries are naturally sweet yet low in sugar and …
Is it true that long-term stress can bring about changes in our cardiovascular systems that can increase blood pressure and heart disease risk?
‘Is it true that long-term stress can bring about changes in our cardiovascular systems that can increase blood pressure and heart disease risk?’ Julie Ward, senior cardiac nurse at …
Yoga Pose : Back to Bliss
Back to Bliss A sequence for back pain relief • 50 to 65 minutes PROPS 2 bolsters (or make 2 from 4 rolled blankets or 2 large pillows) 2 …
Essential Yoga Poses – A Minimalist’s Dream
A Minimalist’s Dream A sequence with one simple prop setup • 40 to 60 minutes Basic Relaxation Pose Simple Supported Side Bend Supported Open Twist Reclining Butterfly with Feet …
Restorative Yoga Poses : Chair Forward Fold
Chair Forward Fold Forward Fold, Inversion • Up to 3 minutes PROPS Chair PRECAUTIONS If you should avoid all spinal forward bends, skip this pose and substitute Legs Up …
Restorative Yoga Poses : Supported Bridge
Supported Bridge Backbend, Inversion • 3 to 5 minutes PROPS Yoga strap Block (or a large hardcover book) PRECAUTIONS If you experience pain or discomfort in your lower back …
Restorative Yoga Poses : Side Lying Pose
Side Lying Pose Opening Pose, Finishing Pose • 5 to 8 minutes per side PROPS 2 square eighth-fold blankets Bolster (or 2 rolled blankets or a large pillow) PRECAUTIONS …
Restorative Yoga Poses : Pregnant Goddess Pose
Pregnant Goddess Pose Opening Pose, Backbend, Hip Opener • 8 to 12 minutes PROPS Bolster (or 2 rolled blankets or a large pillow) Blanket roll blocks (or large hardcover …