Pose of the Week: Upward Bow Pose
Also known as the full Wheel Pose or Urdhva Dhanurasana, this week’s pose expands the chest and shoulders; stretches hips, core and wrists; strengthens core, shoulders, shoulder blades, arms and lower back muscles; and opens muscles for breathing. (http://www.gaiamtv.com/pose/upward-bow-pose-or-full-wheel-pose-urdhva-dhanurasana) Thank you Lauren for this week’s pose!
Read MoreThe Medicine You Never Knew You Needed
I think it’s safe to say many of us who practice yoga on a daily basis have noticed some sort of benefits from the practice. Whether you feel relief in back pain, notice increased energy, or enjoy less anxiety at work, the benefits are often hugely beneficial. It’s like our yoga practice is some sort of medicine we never knew we needed, but is incredibly beneficial to have. So what do you tell your friends who are reluctant to try the practice? We all have friends who are die-hard cross-fitters, runners, or those who just don’t make the time to exercise at all. When they complain...
Read MorePose of the Week: Cow Pose
This week’s Pose of the Week is Cow Pose, usually combined with last week’s Cat Pose. Benefits of the combination include: •Improves posture and balance •Strengthens and stretches the spine and neck •Stretches the hips, abdomen and back •Increases coordination •Massages and stimulates organs in the belly, like the kidneys and adrenal glands •Creates emotional balance •Relieves stress and calms the mind (cnyhealingarts.com) Thank you to Lauren Reeves for the pic. This combination has really been helping me to stay aligned in the last weeks of my...
Read MorePose of the Week: Cat Pose
Cat Pose is usually paired with Cow Pose, which will be shown next week. Benefits include improved posture and balance; strengthens and stretches spine, neck, hips and abdomen; creates balance; and massages and stimulates organs in the body. (cnyhealinghearts.com) By Lauren Reeves
Read MoreYoga Pose of the Week: Downward Dog
Benefits of Downward Dog, as modeled by the lovely Lauren Reeves: -Builds bone density -Creates alertness -Eliminates back stiffness -Increases circulation -Acts as a resting pose to check in with body and breath
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