Pose Tutorials – Page 18

November 12, 2019
Encyclopedia of Yoga: Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)

This is the pose that is dedicated to the Sage known as, Matsyendranath. Sometimes people call this pose, Lord of the Half Fishes Pose. You can take those individual words, ...

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November 5, 2019
Downward Dog: Reexamining What is Habitual

I teach a broad range of classes, from basics to hot vinyasa to honey flow (and if that intrigues you, check out my website!). Joining those classes on any day ...

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August 27, 2019
Co-activate Your Psoas and Quads in Trikonasana

Sometimes doing just one pose can set you up for the whole day. Let’s look at Trikonasana, or Triangle Pose, and a powerful cue for stabilizing your pelvis and lumbar. ...

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July 16, 2019
Dolphin Pose: Ardha Pincha Mayurasana

Dolphin pose is a pose which I think is often overlooked, but it packs so many great benefits that I think it’s more than worth taking a closer look at. ...

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April 2, 2019
Plank Pose: Where the Body Goes the Mind Will Follow

If you’re looking for a quick strengthening, full body workout then these two poses give a lot of bang for their buck. Although Plank Pose and Upward Plank are two ...

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September 18, 2018
Tiriang Mukha Ekapada Paschimotanasana Pose Breakdown

This seated position of Ashtanga Primary Series works with the internal rotation of the hip and knee as well as deep plantar flexion of the foot. Many sensitivities can arise ...

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August 14, 2018
Parsvakonasana B Pose Guide

This standing twist of the Ashtanga standing sequence is rather complex with many moving parts. You may find that different teachers approach this pose differently, but each are aiming for ...

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June 5, 2018
Cultivating Strength in Warrior I

Warrior I, otherwise known as Virabhadrasana A, is one of the most basic poses in the practice. It is also, however, deceptively simple. When performed correctly, Warrior I should cause ...

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December 12, 2017
Ustrasana: the subtlety of heart-opening

Not every yoga pose needs to bring you to edge of limits. Some poses lay the technical and anatomical foundation for deeper practice. It’s crucial that you apply healthy alignment ...

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November 14, 2017
Navasana: it’s all about balance

Navasana gets me every time in a Led Ashtanga Yoga class. No matter how much I practice or how many extra breaths I take on my own, I always suffer ...

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