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A great way to start moving This is a great segment for when you don’t have a lot of time, or it can also be a great add-on to your regular yoga practice. Sometimes if you don’t know where to start or what to do, It’s a great way to begin moving so you can …
This segment is especially suitable for beginners who are stiff or recovering from injuries The upper body houses the heart, lungs, diaphragm, and kidneys. When this area is tight it affects our breathing, our sleep, and overall health. The chest sinks and the organic body becomes compressed. If the arms and the shoulders are not …
Asana Quick Fix In Hindu philosophy Marichyasana, named after the sage Marichi, son of the Creator, Brahma. Marichi was the grandfather of Surya (the Sun God). Today we will practice Marichyasana I and Marichyasana III-These are two of the sitting lateral twisting poses. Practicing these twists regularly will help to relieve back and hip pain. …
Take 20 minutes to nurture your body and kickstart the day! We all have those days where our schedules are very demanding. On those days it is even more important to nurture ourselves and carve out some quality time for our practice. In this active class, we will move from standing poses into twists, forward …
Short, Sweet, and Accessible If you are a beginner and you feel like your body is very stiff, it’s hard to know where to start. In this practice, JC goes through a group of poses step by step. This will help you understand the actions required while using support, such as a wall and a …
Forward bends were the most difficult for my body to learn. Over time with practice, perseverance, and persistence, my body gained the elasticity needed to enjoy this relaxing group of poses. All of these asanas have cumulative and profound effects on the abdominal organs. They help by tonifying and massaging the digestive system, stomach, liver, …
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Going upside down can be scary. When we build strength in our body we build strength in our mind. We build courage, confidence, and stamina. While strengthening the muscles, we are strengthening our willpower and our determination. Our ability grows, and in doing so, compassion for ourselves, sensitivity, and awareness also grow. Think about when …
Saying YES! to challenges! Baby backbends include preparations for understanding the correct actions and directions to move into the asanas. To the physical cues,we add the intellectual cues, which help us have a deeper understanding of what to do—build sensitivity, soften, and counterbalance wherever needed This awareness is learned gradually one layer at a time …
This is my personal experience. 🔹 Each time we learn a new asana that challenges us, we develop new pathways that move into areas that may have been dormant. Through lifelong practice, we are able to keep our mind sharp, maintain and develop the essential neurological pathways that control our movement, our autonomic, and sympathetic …
As Iyengar teachers, we are trained to observe and correct our students when necessary. This is of course more challenging when we have classes virtually, especially when the class is large. Here are a few things I do to make sure that I am still able to give the feedback and correction they need. Demonstrate …