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Quadratus Lumborum – Yoga For Lower Back
Share on X Yoga For Quadratus Lumborum: Yoga’s Role in Alleviating Lower Back Stiffness and Pain The quadratus lumborum is a large lower back muscle that attaches to the lumbar spine, lower ribs and crest of the pelvis. This stabilising muscle plays an important...
Piriformis – 4 Yoga Poses To Get Relief
Share on X Understanding the Role of Yoga in Relieving Piriformis Tightness This post guides you through a short sequence of yoga poses you can practice at home to get some relief from a tight piriformis muscle. The piriformis is positioned deep in the buttock region....
Yoga For Strength
Yoga Sequence For Strength Learn a short yoga sequence for strength that you can practice at home with minimal equipment. This group of yoga poses for strength is particularly relevant at the moment as many of us find ourselves housebound and restricted by the...
Yoga For Immune System
Yoga for immune system support Learn Iyengar yoga for immune system support in this step-by-step sequence. The Iyengar method has an extensive range of poses to draw upon during times when you are looking to boost your resilience against infections. We are all...
Dwi Hasta Bhujasana
Share on X Dwi hatsa bhujasana is a key pose within the group of asanas known as arm balances. This post aims to break dwi hasta bhujasana down into clearly defined stages that isolate important actions and techniques. This will help you to approach the pose with...
Yoga Alignment: Finding The Best Approach
Share on X Understanding Yoga Alignment: Balancing Tradition and Individuality As we journey through our yoga practices, alignment remains a crucial topic of discussion. Yoga is deeply rooted in fostering body awareness and cultivating mindfulness. By sharpening these...
Supta Padangusthasana
Share on X The Ultimate Guide to Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose) and its variations are an extremely versatile group of poses with a variety of applications. They are generally used later in a sequence and grouped...
Adho Mukha Virasana
Share on X Adho Mukha Virasana (Downward Facing Hero Pose): Exploring its versatility and therapeutic benefits Adho mukha virasana (downward facing hero pose) is a versatile pose that can be used in a variety of ways throughout a yoga sequence. It is an excellent...
Trikonasana
Background Trikonasana (triangle pose) is one of the first poses taught to beginners learning yoga. It can appear simple but has many layers that unfold as you progress and your understanding of yoga deepens. Versatile, with a range of applications, it can be...
Salamba Purvottanasana – Restorative Yoga
Salamba Purvottanasana is a great example of an Iyengar yoga restorative pose that can help to rejuvenate energy levels. Much of what is today known as “restorative yoga” has evolved from the teachings of the contemporary Indian yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar....
Yoga Poses For Lower Back Pain – Pavana Muktasana
There are many Iyengar yoga poses that help to relieve lower back pain. This post takes an in-depth look at a particularly soothing one: a supported version of the pose pavana muktasana. For many practitioners it is a trusted “go to” pose that can relieve...
Vrschikasana (Scorpion Pose) – Iyengar Yoga
Share on X Vrschikasana (Scorpion Pose) – An Advanced Asana in Iyengar Yoga This post explores methods for learning the yoga pose vrschikasana (scorpion pose). Vrschikasana is an advanced asana that combines aspects of both inversions and backbends. Eventually...
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