Pranayama Body, mind and breath. This sequence features restorative yoga and pranayama (breath control). Benefits of Pranayama (Breath Control) It will help you to restore strength, health and well being. The sequence includes supported poses, therapeutic poses and reclining chest opening poses to help promote relaxation and combat stress. It also features poses that facilitate breath awareness and lead in …
Explore the Upward Facing Dog Pose Urdhva Mukha Svanasana Explained Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, also known as Upward Facing Dog Pose is an invigorating yoga pose that opens the chest and stretches the front body. It is performed by lying face down on the mat, extending the arms, and lifting the chest while keeping the legs grounded. This pose strengthens the …
Warrior Pose 3 Benefits, Techniques, and Variations: Understanding Virabhadrasana 3 Virabhadrasana 3, also known as Warrior Pose 3 is a challenging standing pose that requires balance, strength, and concentration. In this asana, you stand on one leg while extending the other leg straight behind you, parallel to the ground. Simultaneously, your arms reach forward, creating a straight line from your …
Yoga Poses for Abdominal Strength Improving your abdominal strength can contribute towards correcting poor postural habits. This can help you feel stronger, more energetic and confident. Including yoga poses for abdominal strength in your yoga practice can help to fast track postural improvement. The abdominal muscles help to support your spine and improve its ability to lift against the effect …
Pincha Mayurasana This sequence takes an in-depth look at pincha mayurasana (forearm balance). It begins with preparatory variations that strengthen and introduce key concepts. It then explores more advanced methods of refining the full inversion. Eventually it looks at techniques that will help you to free balance in the pose. Forearm balance can build shoulder mobility and strength. Pincha mayurasana …
What are the benefits of arm balances? Arm balances are great yoga poses for strengthening your whole body. As the name implies this group of poses will target your arms and wrists. However, in addition to this, your abdominal muscles, legs and most of the other main muscle groups in your body will also be challenged and strengthened. Learn how …
Understanding Bhujangasana Bhujangasana is a popular yoga pose also known as Cobra Pose. It involves lying on your front, placing your hands underneath your shoulders, and lifting your upper body while keeping your pelvis and legs grounded. This pose gently stretches the spine, opens the chest, and strengthens the back muscles, promoting flexibility and improving posture. The Benefits of Bhujangasana …
Your Comprehensive Guide to Learning Handstand Learning how to independently kick up into Adho Mukha Vrksasana (handstand) can feel like a significant milestone in your yoga practice. It represents progress and growth, but for some, it can also be a daunting roadblock that seems insurmountable despite dedicated efforts. While a yoga studio provides assistance, practicing at home cultivates autonomy and …
Yoga For Wrists Wrists are the main focus of this sequence. The first section of the class focuses on improving general wrist mobility. It includes poses that explore the full range of wrist movement. The next section of the class looks at improving the strength of your wrists. Which yoga poses can help your wrists? Weight bearing poses like adho …
Gluteal Strengthening Yoga Poses This sequence features poses that help to improve gluteal strength. The gluteals are a group of three muscles located in the buttock region. The benefits of gluteal muscle strength Maintaining strong gluteals can help to stabilise your thigh bones and prevent knee strain in a variety of yoga poses. Weak gluteals can limit hip mobility and …