yoga with ilona
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…
What’s Blocking Your Manifestation || THE RAD & BLISSFUL SHOW || Ep. 1
The Subconscious Mind and Human Domestication – Two Forces Behind Manifestation According to Dr. Cathy Collautt the subconscious mind is 97% more powerful than the conscious mind. Downloaded by the age of 7 or 14 it has tremendous ramifications on how we co-create the life we live. For instance, if you desire that partner, or…
Revolved Half Moon || Parivritta Ardha Chandrasana
Revolved Half Moon || PARIVRITTA Ardha Chandrasana PARIVRITTA || revolved ARDHA || half CHANDRA || moon ASANA || posture Primary Purpose of Revolved Half Moon || To Strengthen the leg, stretch the hamstrings and groin, challenge balance, and massage abdominal organs Benefits of Revolved Half Moon Strengthens feet ankles knees back core Stretches groins hamstrings calves Tones lateral…
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,…
The 16 Second Breath
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
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)…