Thoughts Provoked On Breathing
From Down Dog, bend the elbows, pressing them inward until they line up under the shoulders, spread fingers wide, releasing energy. Keep back long, lifting tail bone, pressing heels down, breathe into the back, shoulder blades lengthen toward tail bone, head is between upper arms, not touching floor. Feel the joy of diving into secret [...]
Read more Dolphin & Dolphin Kick up to Pincha Mayurasana
{ 0 comments }
As winter fingers softly touch bodies, it is time to pay attention to staying warm within and without. If you are in California, run an extra mile, if in New England, build cozy fires. What of inner heat? It helps to care enough to love self with simple tenderness. Here are 10 self care notes [...]
Read more Vata
{ 0 comments }
Asana Supta Virasana-Reclining Hero Pose. This is not a pose for the stiff kneed, bad back, or faint of heart. There’s a reason it’s named a hero. Begin on your knees, allowing hips to settle down between the feet. This is Virasana Pose. Keep knees as parallel and close to each other as you can, [...]
Read more Supta Virasana-Reclining Hero Pose
{ 0 comments }
From Tadasana-Step R leg bag as far as possible, turning R foot 45 degrees in, or tward L heel. Keep L foot facing directly front as you bend L knee, Open arms to sides, and direct gaze/Drishti toward L finger tips. Maintain L knee directlly over L ankle, and lift inner R thigh up as [...]
Read more Virabhadrasana II-Proud Warrior Pose
{ 0 comments }
Like all inversions, handstands are wonderful for happiness and confidence. Make sure arms and shoulders are strong enough to support you before attempting the pose. Move from Down Dog, placing fingertips 1-2 inches from the wall, and spread wide. Without moving hands, rotate upper arms out and up. Step into it on R, kick up with L leg, [...]
Read more Adho Mukha Vrksasana-Handstand Pose
{ 0 comments }