beginners yoga
Pratapana in Cat & Cow
CAT & COW VARIATION The spine is your body’s central support structure. It keeps you upright and connects the different parts of your skeleton to each other, such as the head, chest, pelvis, shoulders, arms and legs. Although the spine is made up of a chain of bones, it is flexible due to elastic ligaments…
Half Moon || ARDHA CHANDRASANA
Half Moon || ARDHA CHANDRASANA ARDHA || half CHANDRA || moon ASANA || Posture Primary Purpose of Half Moon || Strengthens the standing leg, stretches the hamstrings and groin, challenges balance, and stimulates proprioception Benefits of Balancing Half Moon Strengthens feet ankles knees back core Stretches groin hamstrings calves Tones lateral muscles of the spine and legs Develops…
Revolved Triangle || Parivritta Trikonasana
Revolved Triangle || PARIVRITTA TRIKONASANA PARIVRITTA || revolved TRI || three Kona || angle ASANA || Posture Primary Purpose of Revolved Triangle || To Strengthen the legs, elongate hamstrings, open the outer hip, and massage abdominal organs Benefits of Triangle Strengthens core legs spine Stretches spine legs outer hip chest Stimulates abdominal and pelvic organs Proceed With Care if…
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 III || Virabhadrasana Tri
Warrior III || Virabhadrasana TRI Vira || courage/hero Bhadra || blessed, auspicious/virtuous Primary Purpose of Warrior III || Strengthens the standing leg, stretches the hamstrings and out hip of standing leg, challenges balance, and stimulates proprioception Benefits of Warrior III Strengthens feet ankles knees quads back shoulders arms neck Stimulates circulation Develops concentration, coordination, balance, poise, strenght Demonstrates…
Warrior II || Virabhadrasana DWI
Warrior II || Virabhadrasana DWI Vira || courage/hero Bhadra || blessed, auspicious/virtuous Primary Purpose of Warrior II || Strengthens the legs, builds heat in the body, and opens the inner line of the front leg Benefits of Warrior II Strengthens feet legs (quadriceps, hamstrings) buttocks (gluteus maximus, medius, minimus) back (erector spinae) abdomen (transverse abdominus) shoulder (deltoids, romboids)…
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)…
Upward Facing Dog || Urdvha Mukha Svanasana
Upward Facing Dog || Urdvha Mukha Svanasana Urdvha || upward Mukha || facing Svana || dog Primary Purpose of Up Dog || Strengthens the entire back body, shoulder girdle and core. It’s also a spinal extension and decompression. Benefits of Up Dog Strengthens legs (hamstrings) buttocks (gluteus maximus) back (erector spinae) arms (triceps) Stretches chest (pectoralis) abdomen (rectus abdominus)…
Yoga For Core Strength || A Vigorous Warm Up || Yoga With Ilona
Yoga For Core Strength In today’s class I utilize the first segment of Yoga Six’s SCULPT class to build CORE strength and warm up the body. It’s vigorous, steady, and you will break a SWEAT. What are you waiting for? Throw on something you want to sweat in and roll out your mat! It’s less…
Downward Facing Dog | Adho Mukha Svanasana
Downward Facing Dog | Adho Mukha Svanasana ADHO || downward MUKHA || face SVAN || dog Primary Purpose of Downward Facing Dog || Decompression of the spine accessed through the hamstrings. Explore bending your knees and sending the hips even higher – serving the primary purpose of the pose more fully. Benefits of Downward Facing Dog Strengthens legs…