Move of the Day: Floor Cobras
Posted February 10, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton
Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Move of the Day, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation
The lower back is one of the most important muscles in the body, but often people are so concerned about working their abdominals, they forget that it, too, needs to be strengthened. A weak lower back can result in poor posture…
The Yoga Life: Tree Pose
Posted November 17, 2007 at 04:00 PM by Valerie Cerami
Section: Her Fitness, Her Motivation, The Yoga Life
Tree pose (Vrksasana)
Description
Standing pose to increase balance, held on one leg – then the other. Looks like a “stork”.
Benefits
Strengthens thighs, calves, ankles, and spine. Stretches the groins, inner thighs,…
The Yoga Life: Behind-the-Scenes with Bikram Yoga
Posted November 13, 2007 at 04:00 PM by Alexandra Haller
Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Injury & Rehab, Her Motivation, The Yoga Life
I am trying to draw my forehead to my shins in Pade Hastasana, the forward bend posture, and I notice the tops of my feet are dotted with marbles of sweat. Actually, rivulets of sweat are cascading down from my knees. Class…
The Yoga Life: Child Pose (Bala-Asana)
Posted November 12, 2007 at 09:00 AM by Valerie Cerami
Section: Her Motivation, The Yoga Life
Child Pose (Bala-Asana)
Description
Child Pose is a resting pose, held from 30 seconds to several minutes. It is a seated folding over of your torso onto your thighs.
Benefits
The Child…
The Yoga Life: Breath of Fire
Posted November 11, 2007 at 02:00 PM by Valerie Cerami
Section: Her Fitness, Her Motivation, The Yoga Life
Breath of Fire (Agni Prasana)
Description
Practiced seated, Breath of Fire actually “fires-up” your nervous system, stimulating glands (and thus, purifying the blood). The technique creates pressure (through the contraction and expansion of breathing muscles) to…
The Yoga Life: Pranayama
Posted November 9, 2007 at 09:00 AM by Valerie Cerami
Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, The Yoga Life
Pranayama (Breath control, concept of “vital air” as a life force)
Description
A breath exercise. Literal translations include “suspension of breath” and “regulation of breath”.
Benefits
Treats a wide range of stress related disorders,…
The Yoga Life: Adding Some Yin
Posted October 28, 2007 at 04:00 PM by Katie Drummond
Section: Her Fitness, Training Programs, Her Health, Special Features
If you’re a yoga regular, you’re likely familiar with the more common practices - Hatha, Ashtanga, or maybe the trendy new hot yoga that has spawned a surge of popular new Bikram studios across North America. But another type of practice…
The Yoga Life: Word of the Week
Posted October 27, 2007 at 09:00 AM by Valerie Cerami
Section: Her Motivation, Special Features
Mudra (sealing in the energy)
Description
A symbolic gesture, used alone or in combination with exercises. Formal variations include several hand/body positions with differentiating names. All mudras engage the mind, the ultimate focus.
Benefits
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The Yoga Life: Word of the Week
Posted October 25, 2007 at 11:00 AM by Valerie Cerami
Section: Her Fitness, Her Motivation
Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana):
Description
Part of the Sun Salutation (sequence of 12 poses). Looks like an inverted “V”.
Benefits
Stretches and strengthens the shoulders, hamstrings, calves, arches and hands.…
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