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When Less is More

When Less is More

Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 22. Apr, 2011 | 0 Comments

Many of us have gone through the process of simplifying our lives, whether it be cleaning at the start of spring or moving to a new apartment, city or in my case, a new home.  I recently transitioned from living abroad to living back home with family in southern California.  While I donated many of [...]

Oh Boy! 5 Reasons Why Men Should Do Yoga

Oh Boy! 5 Reasons Why Men Should Do Yoga

Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 29. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments

Yoga IS really for everyone.
It’s not just for flexible, healthy, young women as many men may think.   It will make you better at whatever you do, you don’t have to wear spandex and you will even get to know yourself better.
Read this Yoga Journal article Oh Boy! 5 Reasons Why Men Should Do Yoga [...]

38 Ways Yoga Keeps You Healthy

38 Ways Yoga Keeps You Healthy

Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 01. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments

I discovered another great article about the amazing health benefits of making a yoga practice part of your life.

So roll out that mat and get started!
Yoga Journal Article: Count on Yoga: 38 Ways Yoga Keeps you Fit

The Nature of Impermanence

The Nature of Impermanence

Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 17. May, 2010 | 0 Comments

As Buddha said, impermanence is the nature of the human condition.  This is a truth we know in our minds but tend to resist in our hearts.  Change happens all around us, all the time, yet we long for the predictable, the consistent.  We want the reassurance that comes from things remaining the same.  Yoga [...]

Music to do yoga to

Music to do yoga to

Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 20. Jan, 2010 | 2 Comments

There is some controversy in the yoga community about whether music belongs in a yoga class.  Whether you enjoy mixing your practice with some down tempo beats, live music or chanting, music can change your energy or shift your mood.  For me, part of creating a theme for a class includes a playlist that complements and flows [...]

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    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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