Tag: yoga poses
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Virabhadrasana II: How to Do Warrior II & Benefits of Warrior II in Yoga
Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) is a staple pose in yoga classes I teach. This foundational yoga pose is also one of the fiercest. Like its name implies, you feel like a strong warrior who can take on any challenge when you move into this pose. Warrior II is a great lower body strengthener, as well…
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Child’s Pose in Yoga: How to Do Child’s Pose (Balasana) & Tips for Child’s Pose
If I were to name the two most quintessential yoga poses that are found in most flow practices, they’d be Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) and Child’s Pose (Balasana). Child’s Pose, in my opinion, is one of the best yoga poses around. It: Child’s Pose may be a resting posture, but it’s also very…
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Yoga Binds: How to Do a Yoga Bind & Yoga Bind Benefits
I was talking with a student who’s coming to an upcoming class I’m teaching in June at an Alexandria, VA, arcade. I asked her if she had any requests for moves to include in the class, and she mentioned binds. This was an interesting request, one that I don’t hear often. She explained that binds…
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Virabhadrasana I: How to Do Warrior I & Benefits of Warrior I in Yoga
One of the most foundational poses in a yoga practice is Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I). This pose can be quite challenging, as the full expression of the pose has the yogi bringing their thigh parallel to the ground, which can be a big quad strengthener. I see yogis who have been coming to my classes…
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5 Tips for Yoga Balancing Postures: How to Make Yoga Balancing Postures Easier
If I had to choose one yoga pose category that’s my favorite, I’d pick yoga balancing poses. I love yoga balancing postures because there’s always somewhere new to go in them. They’re challenging, and whether it’s lifting my foot up higher in Dancer Pose (Natarajasana) or holding my prayer hands steadier in Half-Lotus Tip Toe…
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Yoga Twists: Benefits of Twists in Yoga & How to Do Yoga Twists
Your spine is such an integral part of everyday movement, it’s vital that we find ways to stretch and support it for a healthy lifestyle. According to Cleveland Clinic, some of the many functions of the spine include: In yoga, spinal twists and other forms of twisting are some of my favorite poses to include…
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Yoga for Wrists: Ways to Warm Up Wrists in Yoga & Yoga Poses for Wrists
Most jobs today require digital skills, and that means more people than ever before are at risk for wrist issues. According to the National Skills Coalition, 92% of jobs in the U.S. require digital skills. As more people work at computers, repetitive stress from typing can increase risk of wrist injuries and disorders. The National…
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Mountain Pose in Yoga: How to Do Tadasana
When I cue students to get into Mountain Pose, or Tadasana, I often say it’s such a simple pose, but one that’s so powerful and beneficial when you practice it mindfully. Mountain Pose is a standing resting posture, but it also requires focus in order to practice it effectively and gain benefits like improved posture.…
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Savasana: Benefits & How to Do Corpse Pose
I’ve often heard, “Savasana is the easiest pose to get into, but the hardest pose to master.” Indeed, Corpse Pose in yoga seems so simple. You’re lying down on your back, closing your eyes, almost getting a mini-nap at the end of your yoga practice. But quieting the mind and coming to a place of…