by Samantha on August 8, 2010
Take a large step forward on the R from Tadasana-Mountain Pose. turn L foot slightly out, keep R foot directly forward, lift arms to side, parallel to floor. Feet can either be aligned front heel to back instep, or if the hips are tight, allow legs to be hip width. On inhale lift torso and [...]
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by Samantha on August 8, 2010
Begin sitting with legs extended, or in Dandasana Pose, bend R knee, bringing foot to R hip, pressing foot strongly into the floor. keep L leg long and perfectly parallel. The tendency is to allow outer rotation. Inhaling, lengthen spine, on exhale twist and extend torso into R knee, so that you can wrap [...]
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by Samantha on August 3, 2010
Asana: Parivritta Uttanasana/Revolved Standing Forward Bend. Standing tall reach up, out and over, hang there for a moment, then grab the outside of your feet, if you can, inhale, and on the exhale deeply twist the torso to the R, facing up. Release any strain in neck. Remain there inhaling/extending spine, exhaling/increasing the twist. Do [...]
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by Samantha on August 3, 2010
Asana: Bharadvajasana/Seated side twist. Bend the knees, bringing both feet beside R hip, buttocks on floor if possible. On exhale, twist, turning trunk as far to L as possible. Place R hand on outer L thigh or knee, or place palm on floor, under L knee. Place L hand onto floor near L hip, or [...]
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by Samantha on August 3, 2010
by Samantha on August 3, 2010
Asana: Pasasana/Noose Pose. Squatting as deeply as possible, knees together, twist the trunk to one side, with the arm pit outside the thigh, reach arms around the back and exhaling, clasp the hands, or use a strap. Turn the neck/cheek and look over either shoulder. After several breaths, release, and twist to other side. Remember [...]
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by Samantha on March 12, 2010
Asana Ardha Matsyendrasana/ Half Lord of the Fish Pose. There are many variations to this pose, and its simplicity can carry you deeply into your core. Sitting with legs out, bend the L knee and bring the foot to the R hip, or lift the hips and sit on the heel. Keep the foot horizontal. [...]
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