“On one hand, it’s not surprising that restorative yoga has gained in popularity over the last twenty years considering that aging baby boomers might well be looking for gentler, more therapeutic physical practices. What is interesting is how young people are increasingly attracted to this gentle practice. In fact, www.alignyo.com named restorative yoga one of […]
Category: 4. Yoga Practice
• Begin in Tadasana• Step the right foot far forward so that when you bend the right front leg it will be at a right angle• Then straighten both legs• The back foot should not be directly behind the front foot, the inner aspect of the left heel should be in line with the inner […]
Begin in Tadasana – Feet together Bend both legs slightly Bring the toes of the right foot to gently rest on the mat Bend the standing left leg further and cross the right leg over the left thigh If possible, curl the toes of the right foot or the whole right foot around the back of […]
4. Yoga Practice
Vajrasana – Thunderbolt Pose & Virasana – Hero Pose – The difference between the 2 Asanas.
VAJRASANA – THUNDERBOLT POSE. Begin by placing yourself on the hands and knees with the knees & feet together Move back and sit on the heels of the feet with the hands resting on thighs or by placing the back of the right hand inside the palm of the left hand Be conscious of the […]
Begin with both hands and knees on the mat Knees and the feet are hip distance apart and hands are shoulder width apart slightly more forward than shoulders Spread the fingers apart and evenly pressing on the mat Curl the toes of both feet under on an inhalation On an exhalation lift the knees off […]
Natarajasana – Dedicated to Shiva, Lord of the Dance or The Dancer. Begin in Tadasana – feet together or Samasthiti – feet hip distance apart Maintain a firm left leg and bring the toes of the right foot on the mat Bend the right leg taking the right foot behind the thigh and grab the […]
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Ananda Balasana – Happy Baby Pose Begin in a supine position i.e. Lying down on the back Bend the legs one at a time and bring knees towards the chest Lift the feet so the soles of the feet face upwards and the ankles are in line with the knees Bring the knees in towards […]
Gomukhasana – Cow Face Pose. Begin in Vajrasana – Thunderbolt Pose i.e. Sitting on one’s heels, knees together Bring the hands to the floor lifting the tailbone off the heels Bring and cross the right leg in front of the left knee Move the back left foot out to the right side Gently move one’s […]
Dwi Pada Pitham – Little Bridge Pose. Begin in Supine pose – Lying on the back or Savasana – Corpse Pose Bend the legs one at a time and hug the knees to the chest to release the lumbar spine fully Place the feet down on the mat hip distance apart with the heels as […]