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Bakasana and Parsva Bakasana (Crow and Side Crow)
Flying low before you soarThe first time I tried crow pose, I face-planted. Hard. But right there on the mat, stunned and smiling, I fell...
Firefly pose: how to master Tittibhasana for strength & flexibility
How to master the Firefly pose (Tittibhasana)Place a crash pad—uh, I mean a blanket—behind you (just in case).Start from Malasana (squat), placing your hands on...
Ashtanga Yoga: unlock the secrets to inner strength
I’ll never forget the first time I stepped onto my yoga mat for an Ashtanga class. Like many students, I felt completely unprepared for the...
Top 5 benefits of Ashtanga Yoga for a healthier mind & body
What is Ashtanga Yoga?Let’s begin by exploring the essence of Ashtanga Yoga. It’s not just a workout—it’s a transformative experience that harmonizes movement, breath, and...
Somatic Yoga: a gentle path to mind-body harmony
Ever had one of those days where your body feels stiff and achy even though you haven’t done anything strenuous?I used to write those days...
Baki Pose: How to Master the Viral One-Arm Stance
What Is the Baki Pose?Certain poses require exceptional strength, flexibility, and concentration. Others emerge from the realms of popular culture—like the Baki Pose. This challenging,...
Easy BFF 2 Person Yoga Poses: Strengthening bonds and bodies together
Friends who yoga together stay together – if you’re looking for BFF 2 person yoga poses, then keep on reading!Performing yoga in a duo helps...
10 Dynamic Yoga Poses with modifications
It can sometimes be challenging to choose what works best for your body. The standing yoga poses I have listed in this article can work...
gate pose, stretch your side body (parighasana)
Yoga side gate pose is energized and lightened in Parighasana, in these kneeling yoga poses the breath is invited to become fully three-dimensional.We are culturally...
tadasana the foundation pose of all yoga asanas
finding your feetAs I begin to study yoga online, I remember my teacher saying that Tadasana was the foundational position of all yoga asanas. I must admit,...
bakasana is not the crow!
A little while ago I found out that I was regularly mistranslating a yoga pose in my classes. You know what crow pose is, don’t...
pincha mayurasana | peacock pose
Pincha Mayurasana or peacock pose is a challenging pose that requires strength, balance, awareness, and patience. It is an inversion that does not put any...
utkatasana | chair pose
How to ease into Utkatasana or Chair pose.Some postures like the utkatasana chair pose yoga position may come naturally to you, with minimal difficulty in...
flying pigeon pose
Why Eka Pada Galavasana – flying pigeon poseNamed for the sage Galva, Eka Pada Galavasana, or flying pigeon pose, is a big asana, combining hip opening...
savasana – corpse pose – death or dead asana
Why is it that in nearly every yoga class, no matter what the style, we end with Savasana?Could Savasana be the most important pose we...
