Yoga

What is essential in any spiritual practice is to try to bring back the running mind and fix it on one thing only. Why then should it not be bought back and fixed in self attention (to this feeling of...

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The Locust (Salabhasana) PoseFocus: SpineLevel: BeginnerTotal Time: 30 to 60 secondsIndications: constipation, gas, lower back pain, exhaustion Contraindications: headache, major back injury; modification for neck injuryThe Locust (Salabhasana) PoseThe Locust (Salabhasana) Pose focuses on building strength in your spine as well...

The Cobra (Bhujangasana) Pose Focus: Spine Level: BeginnerTotal Time: 15 to 30 seconds Indications: asthmaContraindications: headache, pregnancy, carpal tunnel, back injury The CobraCobra (Bhujangasana) PoseThe cobra focuses on building strength in your spine while simultaneously opening your shoulders, abdomen, lungs, and chest....

Spine TwistFocus: SpineLevel: BeginnerTotal Time: 30 to 60 secondsIndications: lower backache, sciatica, neck pain, second trimester pregnancy Contraindications: blood pressure (high or low), headache, diarrhea, insomnia, menstruationPhoto by Matthew HenrySpine TwistThe spine twist focuses on building strength in your spine as...

The Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend (Upavistha Konasana) PoseFocus: Spine Level: BeginnerTotal Time: 60 secondsIndications: arthritis; detoxify kidneys, Contraindications: modification for lower back injuryThe Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend (Upavistha Konasana) PoseThe Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend (Upavistha Konasana) Pose focuses on building strength...

The Extended Puppy (Uttana Shishosana) PoseFocus: SpineLevel: BeginnerTotal Time: 30 to 60 secondsIndications: stress, insomniaContraindications: knee injuryThe Extended Puppy (Uttana Shishosana) PoseThe extended puppy opens your spine  and shoulders. The only restriction for this pose is if you have a...

The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) PoseFocus: SpineLevel: BeginnerTotal Time: 30 to 60 secondsIndications: asthma, sinus problems; energizes thyroid, abdomen, lungs; relieves menstrual pain, menopause symptoms; prevent headaches Contraindications: neck injuryPhoto by Brodie VissersThe Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) PoseThe Bridge (Setu Bandha...

Now that you’vemet me, I think it’s time to meet yoga. What is it? Where did it come from? What are its benefits? Is it a workout, or is it something else?There are many aspects of yoga, and they mightnot...

My 5-year old daughter recently started back up with her gymnastics classes, and she is totally determined to get to do a full split. I thought this would be a great goal for us to work towards together, so I...