Downward Facing Dog
The reasons I enjoy it - as it stretches the entire body and was one of the most difficult poses I expereienced when first starting practicing Yoga. The fact that I can hold it now is a huge accompli…
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Downward Facing Dog
Moving into this pose, has always been a restful part of my practice. I feel strong and confident in this pose. After holding this pose for a few breaths, I feel calm and capable. The first pose that…
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Downward Facing Dog
It feels good and it is usually a resting pose in my one class. It wakes up my hamstrings. It is a good engagement of the whole body. The pose really streches my hamstrings and it is very soothing. I…
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Chaturanga Dandasana
I think it is most powerful pose, it tones, strengthens and lengthens the whole body.It makes me feel very strong and energized and build in lot of shoulders and arms strength. It is one pose I would…
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Wide Angle Pose - Prasarita Padattanasana
I can really feel my hips and hamstrings stretching, my two tightest areas. To me, where other poses are painful at times, this one feels so good each and every time I do it. It's a break for me from…
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Pigeon Pose
I lift weights and do some pretty heavy workouts. Pigeon is the BEST for stretching out the gluteus muscles and the piriformis. Sometimes I like to try King Pigeon to get those hamstrings, too. I can…
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Warrior II
All about personal will and power - makes me feel like a warrior (in a peaceful yogic kinda way of course!).Benefits include: Strengthens the legs and arms, opens the chest and shoulders, tones the a…
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