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More time on the floor

More time on the floor

Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 13. Jan, 2010 | 0 Comments

When you think of sitting, you may think of chairs and sofas before you think of the floor.  This is what seems natural to us modern day Westerners, but is it really what our bodies were designed to do? After all, humans were sitting long before desk chairs and couches were invented.
When I decided to [...]

Top 10 Reasons to Try Yoga

Top 10 Reasons to Try Yoga

Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 07. Oct, 2009 | 2 Comments

Give yoga a try and discover what it can do for your body and mind.
A central premise in yoga is “everything is connected.” That’s clear when looking at the health and fitness benefits of yoga that have long been reported by practitioners and are now being confirmed by scientific research.

STRESS RELIEF:  Yoga reduces the physical effects of [...]


  • Featured Pose

    Navasana Pose

  • NAVASANA

    Type of pose: Seated

    Benefits: Builds abdominal and core strength

    Instructions:

    1. From a seated position, bring the legs straight up to a 45 degree angle.

    2. The torso will naturally fall back, but do not let the spine collapse. Make a "V" shape with the body.

    3. Bring the arms out straight in line with the shoulders.

    4. Balance on the sit bones.

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