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Triangle || Trikonasana
Triangle || TRIKONASANA TRI || three Kona || angle ASANA || Posture Primary Purpose of Triangle || To Strengthen the legs, elongate hamstrings and lower back, lengthens the side body Benefits of Triangle Strengthens legs (quadriceps, hamstrings, psoas) buttocks (gluteus maximus) back (erector spinae) abdomen (obliques) shoulders (deltoids) arms (triceps) Stretches legs (hamstring, adductors) buttocks (gluteus maximus, medius,…
Warrior I || Virabhadrasana Eka
Warrior I || Virabhadrasana Eka Vira || courage Bhadra || blessed, auspicious Primary Purpose of Warrior I || Strengthen the legs, build heat in the body, and open the quadricep of the back leg Benefits of Warrior I Strengthens feet legs (quadriceps, hamstrings, psoas) buttocks (gluteus maximus) back (erector spinae) abdomen (rectus abdominus, obliques) shoulder (deltoids) arms (triceps)…
Lateral Angle / Parsvakonasana
asana, beginners yoga, california, coach, extended side angle, fit athletic club, four moons spa, guide, health, holistic, ilona barnhart, lateral angle, lifestyle, mindfulness teacher, oceanside, parsvakonasana, pose by pose, san diego, wellness, yoga, yoga class, yoga for beginners, yoga pose, yoga six, yoga teacher, yoga with ilonaLateral Angle aka PARSVAKONASANA PARSVA || side KONA || angle Primary Purpose of Lateral Angle || is to strengthen the legs, build heat in the body, open the inner line of the front leg, and stretch the side body. Lateral Angle has many variations and is fun to explore after an adequate warm up. Benefits of Lateral…
Pose by Pose Yoga Series Intro
POSE BY POSE The pose by pose yoga series is all about yoga fundamentals. In this series I will break down different yoga postures, one at a time. I will go over common misalignments that if practiced over time could lead to serious injury. I will also demonstrate the pose and guide you into it…
Set An Intention || Sankalpa || Yoga With Ilona
Intention Setting Guide Set an intention for your yoga practice, a project, a goal, your day, week, month, or even the year. Setting an intention, also known as Sankalpa, is an incredibly supportive and empowering ritual to weave into your life. I invite you to let me be your guide. Connect to your multidimensional self,…