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What REALLY Makes a Power Yoga Class Accessible?

Posted on November 6, 2017 by

Dr. Sandy Baird Posted in Exercises, Fitness, yoga

In my early days as a yoga attendee (bear with me here, I was age 20 at the time), I thought that accessibility meant that there were straps or blocks or bolsters nearby, and that maybe other people needed them,…

Do You Like Vinyasa Flow, but Your Joints Are About to Blow: Warrior 2

Posted on September 20, 2013 by

Dr. Sandy Baird Posted in Uncategorized, yoga

Warrior 2 is an interesting pose that involves the action of external rotation of the rear hip, even though the foot is angled towards the body. It flows well with reverse warrior and side-angle pose, as the leg and…

Do You Like Vinyasa Flow, but Your Joints Are About to Blow: Downward Facing Dog

Posted on September 18, 2013 by

Dr. Sandy Baird Posted in Conditions, Uncategorized, yoga

Once we’ve arrived in Downward Facing Dog, we can move right into the next pose, right? Possibly, depending on the instructor’s sequence. But when you consider how much time we spend either holding or flowing through downward dog, it’s…

Do You Like Vinyasa Flow, but Your Joints Are About to Blow? Upward Facing Dog

Posted on September 17, 2013 by

Dr. Sandy Baird Posted in yoga

It looks magnificent when the yoga journal models hold the pose with a lengthened spine, engaged core, and an eloquent upward gaze! It can feel, however, like your low back is about to break, your neck is straining, and…

Do You Like Vinyasa Flow, but Your Joints Are About to Blow?

Posted on September 16, 2013 by

Dr. Sandy Baird Posted in Uncategorized, yoga

One of the best aspects of a vinyasa flow class is also, oftentimes the most problematic, in terms of joint health and risk of injury. It’s a magnificent experience to show up on your mat, tune-out, connect with your breath,…

Tagged with: fitness, health, mindfulness, movement, power yoga, tips to prevent injury

Ease into Power Yoga

Posted on July 10, 2013 by

Dr. Sandy Baird Posted in running, yoga

Ease into Power Yoga By Sandy Baird, DC Power yoga is an athletic, fast-paced, challenging class that is usually performed in a warm room. The poses are linked together in a flowing manner, and the practitioner connects his or her…

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What REALLY Makes a Power Yoga Class Accessible?

Do You Like Vinyasa Flow, but Your Joints Are About to Blow: Warrior 2

Do You Like Vinyasa Flow, but Your Joints Are About to Blow: Downward Facing Dog

Do You Like Vinyasa Flow, but Your Joints Are About to Blow? Upward Facing Dog

Do You Like Vinyasa Flow, but Your Joints Are About to Blow?

Ease into Power Yoga

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