by Sandy | Jun 29, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
Side-reclining leg lift / Vishnu’s Pose (Sanskrit Term: Anatanasana) Benefits: Strengthens: Quadriceps and pelvic region Stretches: Hamstrings, Hip Adductors, Shoulders Tones the abdomen and organs in this region, improving their function Therapeutic for some back...
by Sandy | May 29, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
As the “Yoga Quote” above mentions, I often refer to Cat/Cow pose as “my Tin Man pose” since it’s like the oil can in The Wizard of Oz. It warms and lubricates the spine giving it flexibility. This is a great pose to do every day. Cat Pose (Sanskrit term: ...
by Sandy | Apr 29, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
Side Angle (Sanskrit Term: Utthita Parsvakonasana) Benefits: Strengthens: Ankles, Quads, Obliques, Hip Flexors, Hip Abductors, Shoulders Stretches: Hip Adductors, Calves, Ankles, Spine, Waist, Shoulders, Chest and Lungs Increases Stamina Improves posture Enhances...
by Sandy | Mar 29, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
Tortoise (Sanskrit Term: Kurmasana) Kurmasana is called yoga turtle pose as it imitates a turtle pulling its head into its shell. It is said to help reduce fat in your belly and hips. Since this month’s newsletter is focusing on being present so you can notice the...
by Sandy | Feb 27, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
I invited you in my opener to view life from a different perspective to allow some magic into your life. Inversions can give you a different view of your world. So I invite you to try the following simple inversion to do just that. “According to Pat Layton,...
by Sandy | Jan 29, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
Since this is the month of heart connections, I thought this heart opening pose was a perfect one to highlight. Backbends (like Cobra Pose) help to release emotions held in the rib cage and can help to counteract depression. Think of the position held when laughing...
