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)…
Cobra || Bhujangasana Bhujaga || a serpent, moving in curves Primary Purpose of Four Limb Staff Pose || Strengthens the back body and core while providing a spinal extension and decompression (variation pic) Benefits of Cobra Pose Strengthens legs (hamstrings) buttocks (gluteus maximus) arms (triceps) Stretches chest (pectoralis) abdomen (rectus abdominus) throat Stimulates circulation digestion the lymphatic system thyroid…
Plank || Phalakasana PHALAKASABA || a plank, board Primary Purpose of Plank || Strengthens the shoulder griddle and core. It also builds heat in the body. Benefits of Plank Pose Strengthens legs (quadriceps, hamstrings) buttocks (gluteus maximus) back (erector spine) abdomen (rectus abdominus, obliques) chest (pectoralis) shoulders (deltoids) arms (triceps) wrists Stimulates circulation digestion Improves concentration develops…
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…