> Articles by: Ann
Date registered: January 19, 2012
Mar
03
The suggested pose today is Tadasana or Mountain Pose Tadasana is often referred to as Mountain Pose. I call it my Grocery Store Stance, because when I stand in line, say at the grocery store, I remind myself that I can practice yoga anywhere!! Standing tall and strong not only brings your physical body into …
Mar
02
Suggested pose for today is Vanarasana or Lunge Pose This pose is an integral part of the sun salutations that are included in the Mother Sequence. While it may be seen as a transitional pose within the sun salutation, it is a powerful and therapeutic pose all on its own and can be performed in various …
Mar
01
The intentions of your 21-day yoga challenge may include to strengthen your body, focus your mind, and calm your nervous system. Even if you choose just one of these or something else entirely, you understand that you have a purpose. Today, reach high with urdhva hastasana or tall mountain pose.
Feb
29
Welcome to the 2020, 21-day yoga challenge! Start here: sit a spell, breathe mindfully and smile.
Jan
26
Is there something you know so well that you assume everyone else knows it just as you do? That is my shortcoming I have about the 21-day yoga challenge. Read on to receive a brief tutorial on what, when, why and how the 21-day yoga challenge works. This year’s challenge begins Saturday, February 29th and runs through Friday, …
Dec
21
Today is the winter solstice, usually noted as the shortest day of the year. However, the earth conducts its rotation regardless of imprints on our calendars and often the 21st of December and the shortest day of the year do not coincide. Not unlike how you and I might be off a bit in our rotation, especially …
Dec
21
21-Day Yoga Challenge to Release, Restore & Rebalance Day 21: Savasana with Legs on a Chair The Pose: Our last day of our 21-day yoga challenge to release, restore & rebalance offers the pose enjoyed at the end of traditional yoga classes. Savasana is the resting pose or the corpse pose and the pose …
Dec
20
21-Day Yoga Challenge to Release, Restore & Rebalance Day 20: Supta Baddha Konasana ~ Reclining Bound Angle Pose or Queen’s Pose The Pose: Supta Baddha Konasana can be set up in a myriad of ways. A minimalist can simply recline and take the bottoms of the feet together. In our version today, we’ll offer it with …
Dec
19
21-Day Yoga Challenge to Release, Restore & Rebalance Day 19: Upavistha Konasana ~ Supported Wide Angle Forward Fold The Pose: Our version of this seated wide-legged forward fold is meant to help you draw inward and therefore your must be comfortable to do so. Just as in uttanasana, tight hamstrings can make comfort a far-away goal. …
Dec
18
Day 18: Supported Uttanansana ~ Supported Standing Forward Fold with a Chair The Pose: Uttanasana or forward fold is traditionally practiced from tadasana or mountain pose. From this aligned position the core is engaged, shoulder blades draw down the back and your collar bones broaden. As you begin to hinge at the hips to …