Mar

28

YPFW :: Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

Posted by Sarah R

March 28, 2009 | 1 Comment

With a name like the Half Lord of the Fishes Pose, you’d think that this would look a little more fish-like, but it’s not, and it’s a relatively simple position to get yourself into, after you do it a couple of times! Ardha Matsyendrasana, also known as the Half Lord of the Fishes Pose (ARE-dah [...]

Mar

24

YPFW :: Boat pose

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March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Instead of just doing a text post for the Boat Pose, today I’d like to share a couple of videos with you instead. I can’t figure out how to imbed a video into this version of WordPress, (Hey CQ – maybe this is something we can work on for the next update?) Here is what [...]

Mar

22

YPFW :: Bridge pose

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March 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) – (SET-too BAHN-dah) setu = dam, dike, or bridge bandha = lock The bridge pose is one of my favorite yoga poses. Too bad I’m still struggling to stretch to the side – there’s no way I could get myself bent over like this at all! There are so [...]

Mar

19

YPFW :: Garland pose

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March 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment

While the Garland Pose (Malasana) looks a bit silly, it is a wonderful chance for your legs to rest during yoga sessions. It helps make your ankles supple, stretches your back, your lower legs and your neck muscles. When you think about it, the Garland Pose is actually just a simple squatting position that a [...]

Mar

18

YPFW :: Tree pose

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March 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Tree Pose is also known as Vrksasana (vrik-SHAHS-anna), vrksa meaning tree. The Tree Pose helps strengthen your thighs, calves, ankles and back. It can also increase the flexibility of hips and groin area. With consistent practice, both your balance and your concentration can be improved. This pose is recommended for women with sciatica and [...]

Mar

12

YPFW :: Fierce Pose

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March 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Utkatasana Fierce Pose (also known as the Power or the Chair Pose) :: (OOT-kah-TAHS-anna) utkata = powerful, fierce Benefits: strengthens the ankles, thighs, calves, and spine, stretches shoulders and chest, stimulates the abdominal organs, diaphragm, and heart and reduces flat feet by lifting through the arches How to: Stand in Mountain Pose (Tadasana). Inhale and [...]

Mar

11

YPFW :: The Plank Pose

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March 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Plank pose :: The plank pose is the bane of many athletes existences. It’s hard for your abs – it works your whole body, but is so good for you. The Plank Pose Start in Downward Facing Dog. Inhale and draw torso forward until arms are perpendicular to floor and shoulders directly over wrists, torso [...]

Mar

10

YPFW :: Warrior III Pose

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March 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Warrior III Pose :: (veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna) Virabhadra = the name of a fierce warrior, an incarnation of Shiva, described as having a thousand heads, a thousand eyes, and a thousand feet; wielding a thousand clubs; and wearing a tiger’s skin. Type of Pose :: standing and balancing Benefits: Strengthens legs and abdomen, can improve balance How [...]

Mar

9

YPFW :: Downward Facing Dog

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March 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Downward Facing Dog :: (AH-doh MOO-kah shvah-NAHS-anna) adho = downward mukha = face svana = dog Type of Pose :: standing, mild inversion and resting Benefits :: stretches and strengthens your entire body How do to do Downward Facing Dog :: Come to hands and knees with the wrists underneath shoulders and the knees underneath [...]

Mar

7

Yoga poses for women :: Child’s Pose

Posted by Sarah R

March 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment

While I’m healing from herniagate*, I have realized that I really miss doing some basic yoga poses. There are ten yoga poses that have been “recommended” for women, and for the next few days, I’ll run through a few with my readers! Child’s pose :: (bah-LAHS-anna) bala = child Type of pose :: a resting [...]