This month we are studying Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward Facing Dog Pose). I love this pose, especially if I am really engaging the back body and core well. I feel strong and powerful from the pose.
Balancing in tree pose, you may imagine a wispy willow blowing in the wind as you try to stabilize your body and not tip over. Next time, instead imagine these green giants with huge green “feet” rooting down into the Earth.
Mayo Clinic: Weight Loss Tips February 3, 2012 Lose weight the healthy and natural way Donald D. Hensrud, M.D., from Mayo Clinic explains how modest lifestyle changes can help you lose weight permanently and improve your health. From the Wellness
7 Steps to Flat Abs! Mari’s Advanced Pilates Criss-Cross February 1, 2012 It seems to me that as I get older, I have to eat less and work out more in order to keep my body in shape. Here’s the good news: Pilates works, because everything we do in Pilates is focused around t
Show Your Lower Body Some LOVE! February 1, 2012 The FIRM Master Instructor Kelly Branning demonstrates new ways to stretch the fronts, backs, insides and outsides of your legs and hips in this video. Ideally, deep stretching should be done after th
Sh!t Meditators Say?Tiny Devotions Giveaway February 4, 2012 Looks like Tiny Devotions, the fabulous mala bead company, couldn’t help but take a little inspiration from Lululemon’s fabulous “Sh!t Yogis Say” parody. It’s all in good
10 Simple Questions to Ask Before Buying a Yoga Mat February 2, 2012 Looking for a new yoga mat? Here are 10 short and simple questions to ask yourself… How much do I want to spend? Do I really need a new yoga mat? How thick of a mat do I want? Do I really need a
Are you Weak or Tight? February 1, 2012 {Isn’t this an amazing video of Joseph Encinia, 2011 World Champion of the Bishnu Ghosh Cup? He subscribes to a slightly different yoga philosophy of 99% practice, 1% theory…} —