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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
