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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 31, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
Christy Ewing About 5 years ago I went to my first yoga class. I didn’t know anything about yoga and the whole mind body connection was a concept I thought was for less grounded people than myself. I enjoyed the activity part of the class and vowed to come back again. However at the close […]
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 […]
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 […]
December 15, 2009 by Sheri Lynn
Tree Pose – Vrikshasana (sanskrit name) Tree pose improves overall balance, stability, and poise. It strengthens the legs, arms, and shoulders, and opens up the hips and groin. Tree pose also enhances focus and concentration and produces a calming effect on the body and mind. 1. Stand with your feet hip width apart. 2. As […]
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June 15, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
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