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Yoga Poses For Abdominal Strength
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...
Pincha Mayurasana
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...
Arm Balances
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...
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
Share on X 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...
Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand)
Share on X How to Do a Handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana): A Step-by-Step Guide with Free Video Learn how to do a handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana) in a clear and methodical way. This tutorial breaks the pose down into a progression of achievable stages that build...
Yoga Poses For Wrists
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...
Gluteal Strengthening Yoga Poses
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...
Yoga for Balance
Yoga For Balance Balance is the common thread that runs through each of the poses in this sequence. It features a variety of poses that will help to improve your sense of balance. The ability to maintain balance in a yoga pose is dependent on input from multiple...
Yoga For Back Pain Relief
Yoga for back pain relief This sequence features yoga poses that help to release tight or contracted muscles in the lower back. The sequence will help to bring relief at times when your back is aching or uncomfortable. It contains variations of soothing poses such as...
Yoga For Kyphosis
Understanding Kyphosis and Its Causes Kyphosis, characterized by excessive forward curvature of the spine and hunching in the upper back, can be a result of poor posture habits and a sedentary lifestyle. Prolonged sitting in front of computers further increases the...
Yoga For The Rotator Cuff
Share on X Yoga For The Rotator Cuff: Improve Shoulder Health and Reduce Pain Living with rotator cuff pain can greatly affect your quality of life. This two part online course: “Yoga For The Rotator Cuff” may be just what you need. This course is specifically...
Tittibhasana (Firefly Pose)
Share on X Tittibhasana is a challenging arm balance that offers numerous benefits for your body and mind. In this article and accompanying video, we will explore how to perform Tittibhasana and discuss its advantages, including improved hip and leg muscle mobility....
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