Dec
12
21-Day Yoga Challenge to Release, Restore & Rebalance Day Twelve: Supta Badha Konasana ~ Reclining Bound Angle Pose The Pose: Supta Badha Konasana is a simple pose and simply wonderful. With support at the thighs, the hips can open without strain and you can relax and release. How To: Place a blanket over your mat …
Dec
11
21-Day Yoga Challenge to Release, Restore & Rebalance Day 11: Mountain Brook Pose The Pose: Mountain brook pose is a supported supine position that welcomes you to fully restore as you release tension and rebalance both the body and the mind.
Dec
10
21-Day Yoga Challenge to Release, Restore & Rebalance Day Ten: Zen Breath Practice ZenBreathPractice (Click to see the video) Today’s offering was introduced to me by my dear friend and teacher, Alice. I think of her wisdom and graciousness each time I practice it. The benefits received in this soft practice help quiet your mind and invite you to release that …
Dec
09
21-Day Yoga Challenge to Release, Restore & Rebalance Day Nine: Virasana ~ Hero’s Pose The Pose: Virasana or Hero’s Pose is often my go to when I begin my practice or I come to sit for meditation. The pose is recommended to help the digestive track which can be needed at this time of year when food …
Dec
08
21-Day Yoga Challenge to Release, Restore & Rebalance Day Eight: 1:2 Breath Practice A significant benefit of yoga poses is the attention given to our breath. Focused breathing, controlled breathing or mindful breathing are all terms you might have heard in a yoga class. Of course breathing mindfully in yoga is not the only place …
Dec
07
A 21-Day Yoga Challenge: To Release, Restore & Rebalance Day Seven: Balasana or Child’s Pose The Pose: Traditional child’s pose can be seen in the illustration above with the knees together and the arms stretched long. It is a great posture that gives length to the spine and side body. Today, make …
Dec
06
A 21-Day Yoga Challenge: To Release, Restore & Rebalance Day Six: Side-lying Stretch THE POSE: Side-lying stretch over a folder blanket is a lovely way to open the muscles along the side of your body, aid in better breathing and relieve back pain. HOW TO: In our version today, I recommend two folder blankets. (If you are …
Dec
05
A 21-Day Yoga Challenge: To Release, Restore & Rebalance Day Five: Viparita Karani ~ Legs up the wall pose The Pose: Viparita Karani or Legs up the wall is a pose that can bring calmness as it restores energy. It is the pose that the dedicated yoginis at Tina’s Yoga Loft in California start every class. (Thanks …
Dec
04
A 21-Day Yoga Challenge: To Release, Restore & Rebalance Day Four: Supported Chest Opening THE POSE: Supported Chest Opening poses are taught in a variety of ways. I encourage you to explore this offering with various props to find the best modification to suit your body. Keep in mind, small adjustments can garner big rewards. When you give yourself a little …
Dec
03
A 21-Day Yoga Challenge: To Release, Restore & Rebalance Day Three: Supta Garudasana or reclining eagle pose The POSE: Garudasana or Eagle Pose is traditionally practiced standing. Today, try this pose while in supine position. It changes the pose and some of the benefits and is often more accessible.
