We just look better with good posture –yet there are other benefits as well: such as increased energy, reduced tension shoulders and neck, fullness of breath, and improved circulation and digestion. Here are a few tips and postures that will improve your alignment through focus on the hip flexors, shoulders, and neck. 00:58 Lunge repetitions…
If you have bloating, cramping, and feel a tightness that impedes your digestive process, it might be best to stay close to the mat to create a bit of internal fire to stimulate greater digestive flow. 00:39 Belly Rub 01:25 Sukasana upper body moving in circles 02:13 Seated Cat – Cow 03:38 Childs Pose 04:46…
More explorations to teach our toes to spread. Toe exercises incorporated in your yoga practice make sense — and keeps your mind more active. 01:03 Runners Lunge 03:04 Kneeling Vajrasana variation 05:19 Downward Dog toenail press 06:33 Athletic Shoes & toe angle 06:57 Toe stretch lunge 08:43 Finger pulls 08:55 Toe Pulls & interlaced fingers…
4 reasons to breathe through the nose for air: 1) warmth; 2) humidifier; 3) filter; 4) calming effect (to allow for a shift from the sympathetic to the parasympathetic nervous system. This practice focuses on openness of the upper chest with an emphasis of 6 different yoga poses. 00:35 Urdhva Hastasana 01:11 Forearm cobra 01:55…
Does your mind love to garden but your body hurts? You are not alone! Garden maintenance can cause challenges to the low back, legs, shoulders and hands. Keep up the gardening, but make sure your body is ready by doing these simple stretches and poses. 00:40 Cactus arms seated backbend 01:37 Backbend over ball 02:20…
04:51 Low Lunge, twist 08:11 Bent Knee Swinging Dog 08:37 Virabhadrasana 2, Parsvakonasana, Trikonasana linked 09:59 Prasarita Padottanasana in elbow frame 12:03 Balance on one leg 15:00 Squat 15:10 Upavishtha Konasana 17:10 moving bridge 18:12 Supine pelvic tilt 20:12 Savasana Rita’s website: https://fulcrumblu.com/ Anusara yoga website: https://www.anusarayoga.com/ #fulcrumblu
Some classes your feet are together, in others hip distance apart. From the teachings of Krishnamacharya that are honored in the Ashtanga practice to alignment based yoga styles, pilates, and other practices, there are different teachings. Discover for yourself how to refine your alignment. Rita’s website: https://fulcrumblu.com/ Anusara yoga website: https://www.anusarayoga.com/ #fulcrumblu #yogafeet #feetposition