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December 2010 Yoga Pose of the Month: Upward Facing Dog

laura.erdman-luntz — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:00:58 +0000

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.

Ashtanga Primary Series

darla — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:20:40 +0000

Ashtanga Primary Series.

A totally new “mountain” pose

darla — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:56:53 +0000

Okay, technically it’s not mountain pose, but … photo credit: a4gpa

A different kind of tree pose

darla — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:33:04 +0000

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.

Warrior 2

darla — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:37:59 +0000

Love this image of a man in Warrior 2

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July Pose of the Month: Parsva Konasana, Extended Side Angle Pose

laura.erdman-luntz — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:43:29 +0000

This month we are studying Parsva Konasana (Side-Angle Pose). This pose is an intriguing one. It is big and powerful yet one of the cooling, standing poses (a fact that eluded me for the first 15 years of my practice!) Here are some ideas for studying the pose. Please share if you have other ideas: [...]

3 Great Ways to Open Your Heart Chakra and Experience More Love

darla — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:41:23 +0000

The heart chakra is the fourth chakra and is located in the center of the chest. Governed by love, creativity and your sense of touch, the heart chakra is closely connected to various emotions such as compassion, honesty, respect, forgiveness, jealousy, anger, self-expression, happiness, generosity and the love you have for yourself and others.

Downward Facing Dog – Adho Mukha Svanasana

darla — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:52:43 +0000

Resources: Downward Dog on About.com