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Sun Salutation’s next asana from Mountain Pose is to move into a Standing Forward Bend called Uttanasana. Uttanasana – Standing Forward Bend 1) Stand in Tadasana (Mountain Pose). Inhale and lift arms overhead reaching towards the sky. Exhale and bend forward from the hip joints, not from the waist. Emphasize lengthening the front of the […]
September 10, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
Mountain Pose – Tadasana 1) Stand with your feet hip distance apart, parallel. Lift and spread your toes and the balls of your feet, then lay them softly down on the floor. Feel all four corners of your feet. 2) Firm your thigh muscles and lift the knee caps. Lift the inner ankles to strengthen […]
August 16, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
Seated Side Twist 1) Sit on the floor with your legs in a simple, cross-legged position and extend your spine upward nice and tall. 2) Place your left hand, palm down, on top of the right knee. 3) Place your right hand, palm down, on the floor behind your right hip to prop yourself up. […]
July 16, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
This side stretch will increase the flexibility of your spine, arms, and rib cage as it stimulates the liver, kidney, and spleen functions. Furthermore, the Yoga Pose will also help realign your spinal column and will aid the lungs to take in more oxygen. 1) Start in a cross-legged seated position. Give yourself some padding […]
June 15, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
Samantha Ray Downward Dog Adho Mukha Svanasana The benefits of Downward Dog include : * Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression * Energizes the body * Stretches the shoulders, hamstrings, calves, arches, and hands * Strengthens the arms and legs * Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause * Helps prevent osteoporosis […]
May 16, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
Samantha Balancing Cat – This posture builds confidence and enhances focus, concentration, and balance. It strengthens muscles along the spine, arms, shoulders, and opens the hips. 1. Come onto hands and knees on the floor. Place your knees about hip width apart and directly under your hips. 2. Place your palms about shoulder width apart […]
April 14, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
Cat/Cow Pose Start on your hands and knees in a “tabletop” position. Make sure your knees are set directly below your hips and your wrists, elbows and shoulders are in line and perpendicular to the floor. Center your head in a neutral position, eyes looking at the floor. 1) As you inhale, lift your sitting […]
March 15, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
Samantha Gilman Child’s Pose or Balasana is a wonderful resting pose that feels very nurturing and calming. Kneel on the floor. Touch your big toes together and sit on your heels, then separate your knees about as wide as your hips. Exhale and lay your torso down between your thighs. Lengthen your tailbone away from […]
February 15, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
Samantha Gilman Make Deep Breathing a Priority for Healthy Living: Shallow breathing (or chest breathing) causes a constriction of the chest and lung tissue over time, decreasing oxygen flow and delivery to your tissues. Over time shallow breathing can result in fatigue, mental fog and decreased tissue function. Deep, rhythmic breathing expands the diaphragm muscle, […]
January 16, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
Warrior II or Vira Bhadrasana II – As the name suggests, this posture instills a feeling of fearlessness and inner strength 1) Stand in with your feet hip distance. With an exhalation, step or lightly jump your feet 3 1/2 to 4 feet apart. Raise your arms parallel to the floor and reach them actively […]
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October 15, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
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