Tag: fitness
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5 Ways to Prepare for Your First Yoga Class
One of the greatest thrills I get as an Alexandria yoga teacher is teaching someone their very first yoga class ever. This is such an honor to me, because I know that it could kickstart a lifelong yoga practice that truly transforms someone’s life. I remember my very first yoga class. I was 18 years…
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Supine Spinal Twist: Benefits & How to Do Supta Matsyendrasana
If I had to choose one yoga pose as my all-time favorite, it would probably be a Supine Spinal Twist, or Supta Matsyendrasana in Sanskrit. A variation of Knee-Down Twist (Jathara Parivartanasana), the Supine Spinal Twist enhances spinal mobility, while balancing the digestive system in this soothing pose. As my yoga teacher would say, “Imagine…