Tag Archives: Fitness
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Yoga Poses and Benefits: Warrior III/Balancing Staff Pose
Posted on March 11, 2010 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Postures and BenefitsThis posture really gets the heart pumping and the lungs opening, building a deeper connection and stronger relationships within the body and, by default, in your "off the mat" life. This posture is especially helpful with strengthening your most important relationship – your relationship with YOU. Practice this posture to peel away the layers of [...]
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Strike A Yoga Pose: Warrior II Basics and Benefits
Posted on February 2, 2010 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Postures and BenefitsWarrior II Pose – Virabhadrasana II By channeling your inner warrior in asana practice, this posture can bring focus, strength and courage into your life helping you to overcome the challenges of ego and pride. Yes, shaky thighs and all … Virabhadra Symbolism Creation of the Hindu Lord, Shiva, images and mythology portray Virabhadra as [...]
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Yoga Foundations: Mountain Pose Basics and Benefits
Posted on December 25, 2009 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Postures and BenefitsMountain PoseTadasana This is the starting position for many standing postures and is also used as a transitional position between standing postures. It is easy to bypass this posture in your practice, however it is a posture and even on its own has many benefits. My tip: try to stay present and fully connect in [...]
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Yoga Class Etiquette
Posted on December 13, 2009 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Yoga FAQ, Yoga TipsHere are some basic yoga dos and don’ts to help you feel comfortable attending a class if you are new to yoga, or perhaps as a refresher for more seasoned practitioners. These simple tips can help create an enjoyable, productive experience for everyone. Be on time. Try to arrive 10-15 minutes early for class. This [...]
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What is Hot Yoga and How Is It Different from Other Yoga Styles?
Posted on November 27, 2009 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Hot YogaI am simply amazed at the popularity of yoga these days. With so many styles and talented teachers out there, it is relatively easy to find a style that is right for you, but what is "Hot Yoga" exactly? A common misconception is that Hot Yoga is synonymous with Bikram Yoga. While Bikram Yoga is [...]
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Hot Yoga Benefits: The Rounded Spine Position
Posted on September 23, 2009 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Postures and BenefitsIn postures such as Dandayamana-Janushirsasana (Standing Head-to-Knee Pose), Dandayamana-Bibhaktapada-Janushirsasana (Standing Separate Leg Head-to-Knee Pose), Sasangasana (Rabbit Pose), Janushirsasana (Seated Head-to-Knee Pose), we engage our perineum and belly muscles (mula and uddyana bandhas), tuck our chin to our chest (jalandhara bandha), and round and curl our spine forward as much as possible, a position unique to [...]
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Hot Yoga: So, Why the Heat Anyway?
Posted on September 22, 2009 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Hot Yoga, Yoga FAQThis is probably the question I am asked most often as a Hot Yoga teacher. Yes, the room is intentionally heated to about 90-95 degrees and in some studios, even hotter (Bikram studios will be around 105). While it is true that the heat is not necessary to practice yoga, it is absolutely safe and, [...]
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