Category: <span>Beginner Yoga</span>
Undo 12 health conditions and see why belly breathing matters
August 30, 2022
You can live weeks without food. Days without water. But at 7 min without breath, your life will cease to exist. Breathing is essential, and it’s automatic. We put very little, if any thought, in how we do it or what’s going on while we do it. If it’s automatic, why should I care if I’m doing it right!? In a single breath, the way you breathe can tell your body and brain that you’re in trouble, or that you're safe.
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Yogi Squat Made Easy: Simple How to + Helpful Modifications for Every Body
August 23, 2022
Do you clean your baseboards? I’m not much of a cleaner. I do what feels necessary: wipe down the spills from the night’s dinner off of the counters, spray cleaner on sticky spills, and hire someone else to do the rest 🤣 Let’s be real, those baseboards are so far away, and that’s why practicing deep squats like malasana is so important.
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Ultimate Guide How to Supine Hand to Big Toe Pose + Anatomy Break Down
August 9, 2022
Pop quiz: what’s the safest way to stretch your hamstrings? I’ll give you 3 Clues: It’s not a standing pose It’s safe for those with herniated discs You can do variations of this pose standing, seated, and probably kneeling (if you’re talented 😜) Did the blog photo give the answer away? You’re smart. You knew […]
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Puppy Pose Made Easy: How to + 7 Variations for Every Body
July 26, 2022
Puppy pose is one of those poses I roll out of bed, on to the floor, and into, with my eyes partially open and crusty. Can you hear the subtle popping of my back? It feels sooooo good 🤤. How do you make it feel even better for you? Keep reading to find out!
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Ultimate Guide: How to do Tree Pose (Vrksasana) + Anatomy Break Down
July 12, 2022
It's simple. It’s boring. But I love to make it dance! Tree pose shouldn’t be overlooked, but even I get complacent when practicing Vrksasana (Vrikhsasana). Learn how to modify the pose for your practice as well as how to advance the pose when you’re needing more of a challenge.
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How to Do Side Angle Pose (Parsvakonasana) and Anatomy Break Down
June 28, 2022
Side angle pose (Parsvakonasana or Utthita Parsvakonasana) is a great standing to build leg strength and stretch the side body. Learn how to modify the pose for your practice as well as how to advance the pose when you’re needing more of a challenge.
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One Powerful Mindfulness Practice to reduce anxiety, depression, and chronic pain
June 21, 2022
Mindful breathing is a simple practice you can do anywhere to help increase your overall joy and decrease anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.
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Bridge Pose – The “Everything Pose” to work the lower body and stretch the neck, back and hips
June 14, 2022
Bridge pose, on the surface, seems like an “easy” pose. Early on in a yoga practice you may not think much of it, but as you practice it more and more you’ll see the subtleties that make this pose great for so many reasons. It can be adapted to many situations (and conditions) and it can be used for both a workout and a stretch.
Mindful Neck Stretching for Tension Headache and Migraine Relief
June 7, 2022
We’ve all had a sore neck. We stretch and move, but sometimes we get no relief. Learn how mindful neck stretching can help you relieve neck pain, neck stiffness, headaches, and migraines.
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Yoga arm balances made easy: A beginner’s tutorial on Crow pose
May 31, 2022
Crow pose is one of the first arm balances most people learn. It can seem difficult and scary at first, but this post breaks it down into the key components so everyone can learn how to find flight on their hands.
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The part of your posture you’re neglecting causing you neck pain: Strengthening your lower and middle traps
May 24, 2022
Improve your posture, relieve tension headaches and migraines, with this easy exercise you can do at home. It helps strengthen your lower and middle traps and allows your shoulders to naturally move away from your ears.
The Ultimate Yoga Guide: How to do Child’s Pose (Balasana)
May 17, 2022
Yoga pose supposed to be a place of rest, but what if you’re not comfortable? Learn several ways to modify and prop child’s pose to support tight hips, knees, ankles, feet, as well as during pregnancy or with herniated disks.
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