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…
THE 16 SECOND BREATHING TECHNIQUE Calm your mind with this simple 16 second breath anytime anywhere – it’s that easy! Don’t be fooled by how easy this one is, it’s quite effective at chilling you out. I typically practice this breathing technique whenever I find myself awake/restless in the middle of the night. Works better…
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 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 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 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…
MOON YOGA Class Preview Here is a sample of the class style in the Moon Yoga With Ilona Bundle. For more details or how to get your hands on this unique and amazing bundle CLICK HERE!
Yoga With Essential Oils I invite you to honor wherever you find yourself TODAY and muster the courage to begin yet again. Find the clarity and inspiration within yourself to set a steady foundation from which to move forward. This Yoga With Ilona flow incorporates essential oils from doTERRA’s Yoga Collection; Align, Arise, and Anchor…
Anchor Steadying Blend doTERRA’s Anchor Steadying Blend (an essential oil from the Yoga Collection) is the inspiration behind this grounding/yin practice. Anchor promotes feelings of completeness, calmness, and courage. Perfect for when you embark on a new adventure, wether that’s across oceans or on your mat in your living room. It also encourages a steady…
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,…