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The Power of Choice and The Yoga of Action
Posted on January 20, 2011 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Postures and Benefits, Yoga TipsLife is Good I mean, really, REALLY GOOD. It is easy, however, to get caught up in the not-so-good – the suffering, the disaster and the struggle. With so many of us fighting just to pay the bills and to put food on the table, it can be comforting to commiserate and complain with others [...]
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Strike a Pose Saturday: A Camel Pose for Everyone [VIDEO]
Posted on August 28, 2010 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Postures and Benefits, Yoga TipsThought I would do something a little different this week. People learn in many different ways. Simple pictures and reading works great for a lot of people but for those of us who are more "visual" learners a video is very helpful. So, here it is: Tips and modifications for Ustrasana, Camel Pose … in [...]
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Strike a Pose Saturday: Dancing with Your Inner Warrior
Posted on August 7, 2010 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Postures and BenefitsI am feeling all nostalgic for South Florida, the ocean and Hot Yoga Teacher Training. So, this week’s Strike a Pose feature includes a picture of me yoga-posing it on Ft. Lauderdale Beach, in the thick of teacher training. Jimmy Barkan’s Yoga Teacher Training was a life-shifting experience for me, symbolized here by the funny [...]
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Strike a Pose Saturday: Bending Over Backwards Never Felt SO GOOD!
Posted on July 31, 2010 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Postures and BenefitsI don’t know about you, but I love backbends. There is something about the inside-out feeling of bending my body in this way provides such a release (and relief!) for me. It didn’t come naturally, though, and it took some practice and mental focus to overcome the fear I had around opening my back and [...]
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Strike a Pose Saturday: King Standing Dancer, er, Bow Pose a.k.a. My Favorite
Posted on July 24, 2010 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Postures and BenefitsI know, I know … I’m not supposed to pick favorites … BUT … if I had to, this pose it IT. For so many years (over a decade now – sheesh!) I have been practicing this pose and every time I do, it reveals something different to me … about me, within me, and [...]
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Strike A Pose Saturday: My Forehead and My Knee – A Love Story
Posted on July 17, 2010 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Postures and BenefitsI love yoga. And I do not discriminate. I love it all. So, if I had to consider only one style of yoga and pick my favorite part about it, it would be quite difficult for me. But considering I teach HOT Yoga and my blog here is called a Yoga HOT SPOT, I will [...]
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Strike a Pose Saturday: I Like to Stand on My Hands
Posted on July 3, 2010 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Postures and BenefitsA new feature on my blog … sort of my Wordless Wednesday or Photogenic Friday … but, you know, on Saturday. I will be sharing a yoga pose, with some tips and info every week. Mostly, I am just posting what I am doing these days, places I am visiting, my current favorite (or darn [...]
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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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You Can Yoga In Your Chair – You Can Yoga Anywhere!
Posted on December 26, 2009 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Yoga TipsYoga Stretches You Can Do At Your Desk So, I've been spending an inordinate amount of time in front of my computer these days connecting with other yogis, writing and sharing. While this is loads of fun for me, I have begun to notice its effect on my body. My hip flexors are tightening causing [...]
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