8 Benefits of Backbends in Yoga
The benefits of backbends in yoga are numerous. They are an essential part of a yoga practice. These poses will leave you feeling uplifted, energized, and open to new experiences.
Benefits of Backbends in Yoga
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So Many Chaturangas! Ultimate Guide to Help You Modify
In an average Vinyasa class, you will do more than a dozen Chaturangas, sometimes more. If you do an Ashtanga session, you will complete more than 80! But, they happen so quickly that the...
Savasana Pronunciation & 10 Relaxing Savasana Techniques
Savasana Pronunciation
Many people are unsure of the savasana pronunciation. It is pronounced sha-VAH-suh-nuh and is a pose that you should be doing at the end of every yoga practice. It happens to be my...
Pigeon Pose Yoga Hip Opener
Pigeon Pose is an amazing hip opener. It also happens to be one of my favorite poses. Whenever this pose comes up in a class, I silently wish to myself that the teacher will get...
6 Benefits of Twists in Yoga and Who Shouldn’t Do Them
There are many benefits of twists in yoga. You probably do a twist of some sort in almost every class that you go to, yet you most likely don't know why you are doing...
9 Vinyasa Yoga Poses for Beginners
If you are new to yoga, you may be feeling overwhelmed by all the different poses you come across. There are thousands of different poses, each with its own benefits. Instead of getting caught...
Chakravakasana Yoga Pose: A Wonderful Warm Up
How to Do Chakravakasana Yoga Pose
Chakravakasana Yoga Pose, or cat cow, is used in the majority of yoga classes. I use it at the beginning of most of my classes. It feels wonderful for...
Comprehensive Guide to Dragonfly Yin Yoga Pose
Yin Yoga is the counterpart to Yang Yoga. Yin Yoga focuses on relaxing and lengthening the muscles, while Yang Yoga focuses on strengthening the muscles. Most yoga classes nowadays are Yang Yoga classes. Any...
9 Wonderful Malasana Yoga Pose Benefits
There are many Malasana yoga pose benefits. Also known as Garland Pose, this is a pose that most people can do, it is especially helpful during pregnancy. Make sure you read the modifications section below for safe...
9 Amazing Benefits of Sarpasana Yoga Pose
The sarpasana yoga pose is often overlooked. But with its many benefits, it has quickly become one of my favorite poses. In yoga, vinyasa style especially, we do a lot of pushing movements (chaturanga) but not...