Yoga Pose of the Week: Standing at Attention (Samasthiti)

I hope everyone's week is going well!


The yoga pose of the week is Standing at Attention (Samasthiti)


The benefits are:
*Creates supported space in spinal column
*Calms the mind and nervous system
*Promotes good posture
Adapted from Corepower Yoga: Power Yoga Teacher Training Manual (2011)


Getting into the position:
*Feet come together, big toes touch
*Hands meet at heart center
*Engage your things
*Ground down through your feet, toes spread wide
*Shoulders down back
Adapted from Corepower Yoga: Power Yoga Teacher Training Manual (2011)

Namaste

Practicing yoga on a beautiful day in Laguna Beach with beautiful people! What a great way to start a Sunday! Thank you all who joined me to practice a little yoga!

Pose of the Week: Ragdol (Uttanasana)

I hope everyone is doing well!

The Pose this week is Ragdoll (Uttanasana)

The benefits are:
*Releases the spine
*Opens the backside of your body
*Oxygenates your central nervous system (brain and spinal column)
*Soothes, revitalizes, and neutralizes the central nervous system
*Stimulates and rinses abdominal organs
Adapted from Corepower Yoga: Power Yoga Teacher Training Manual (2011)


Getting into the position:
*Feet are hip width distance apart, fan your toes
*Soften your knees
*Grab opposite elbows and hang heavy
*Relax shoulders and neck
Adapted from Corepower Yoga: Power Yoga Teacher Training Manual (2011)

Pose of the Week: Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)


The benefits are:
*Decompresses spine
*Strengthens shoulders and arms
*Opens the shoulder girdle and trapezius muscles
*Helps bring fresh oxygen to the central nervous system
Adapted from Corepower Yoga: Power Yoga Teacher Training Manual (2011)


Getting into the position:
*From child's pose, inhale to all fours or table top position
*Exhale tuck your toes, hips to the sky (Feet are hip width distance apart)
*Fingers spread wide like starfish
*Roll your shoulders and draw your scapulae down your spine
*Chest presses towards thighs
*Relax your neck and gaze towards the back
*Draw your belly button towards spine
Adapted from Corepower Yoga: Power Yoga Teacher Training Manual (2011)

Pose of the Week: Child's Pose (Balasana)

The Yoga pose for today is Child's Pose (Balasana):

Child's Pose may start the practice and is a pose you may come to any time during the practice to restore and neutralize your body.

The benefits are:
*Warms up shoulder and arms
*Neutralizing posture
*Slows the heart rate
*Creates full body rest
Adapted from Corepower Yoga: Power Yoga Teacher Training Manual (2011)


Let's get started:
*Knees open wide
*Big toes touch
*Arms reach forward
*Forehead to mat
*Exhale hips to heels
*Breath!!!
Adapted from Corepower Yoga: Power Yoga Teacher Training Manual (2011)

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I recently came back from a trip to Kaua'i. The beauty of the garden island was breathtaking and inspired me to deepen my own yoga practice. Every morning I woke up refreshed and energized. I felt the connection to my own mind, body, and soul. The experiences had were ones I will never forget and the sights I saw were extraordinary. I find myself daydreaming about the clear turquoise water, the sandy beaches, the natural waterfalls untouched by humans, the rigid cliffs, and the sheer power of the ocean. At times I forget the beauty of this planet and the pure joy nature brings. I came home renewed and ready to take yoga to the next level. I hope everyone enjoys this blog and please contact me if you would like to deepen or begin your yoga practice. I promise you it is a journey that you will never forget! I also ask that each day you thank Mother Earth and the Higher Being for providing such a beautiful place to live.