Yesterday, while in a vinyasa class I had chosen for its likelihood of getting me sweaty, the (incredible) instructor said something that really resonated with me. She opened the class by letting us know that the afternoon’s goal would be to move toward Padmasana, or Lotus Pose. In preparation for Lotus Pose, we did a lot […]
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Twisting Asanas: Yoga for Spring (and Travel)
Spring is finally here! While the season may have officially arrived a week or two ago, it was only in the last couple of days that my part of the country has managed to shake the cold weather. Spring is all about rebirth and cleaning things out, making it an excellent time to introduce some twists […]
Balancing Poses for Travelers
In my personal yoga practice, I devote a lot of time to balancing poses like Utkatasana (Awkward Chair), Vrkasana (Tree), and Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon). I have to admit, this is mainly self-preservation: I have intrinsically poor balance, and I make greater strides in conquering this when I have been practicing my balancing poses. Conversely, if I slack off […]