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Yoga Pose: Tadasana (Mountain Pose)

Posted on July 3, 2008 | 5 Comments

Yoga Pose: Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
By Kerrie Cason
Yoga Pose: Tadasana (Mountain Pose)\'
Tada = A Mountain
Asana = Posture

Description of Tadasana (Mountain Pose):

Tadasana is the foundation for all standing poses. At least one foot in every standing pose is in Tadasana. Everything builds from the ground up. When you stand firm and tall as a mountain, you can increase awareness of what’s going on in your own body.

Stand at the top of your mat with your feet together or hips distance apart. Make sure your toes are parallel to your mat. Gently lift all ten toes and spread them as wide as is still comfortable, and then Continue reading →

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Yoga Pose: Balasana (Child’s Pose)

Posted on May 22, 2008 | 1 Comment

Yoga Pose: Balasana (Child’s Pose)
by Kerrie Cason
Balasana: Child’s Pose Side
Bala = Child
Asana = Posture

Balasana (Child’s Pose) Description:

Begin by sitting on your heels; the tops of your feet should be on the floor. Keep your knees slightly apart, about as wide as your hips, and bring your big toes together. Inhale and grow long through the spine. Exhale as you come forward, allowing your hips and the sides of your waist to rest between your thighs.

If you are a bit stiff, you can rest on top of your thighs or you can bring your knees wider apart. This will allow you to completely relax in the posture. Rest the top of your forehead on the floor (or a blanket or block if your head doesn’t reach the floor), and lay your arms next to your torso, palms face up. Continue reading →

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Yoga Pose: Virasana (Hero Pose)

Posted on May 15, 2008 | 5 Comments

Yoga Pose: Virasana (Hero Pose)
by Kerrie Cason
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Vira = Man, Hero
Asana = Posture

Virasana (Hero Pose) Description:

Kneel on the floor; your knees should be touching. With the tops of your feet flat underneath you, separate them so they rest on either side of your hips. Inhale, allow yourself to elongate the spine, let your shoulders fall away from your ears. Exhale; start to sit down between your ankles. Before you fully rest your buttocks on the floor, take a moment to slide the calf muscles towards your heels. This will enable you to be more comfortable in the pose.

Your sit bones should be resting on the floor. If this is not available to you, then place a block or a blanket under them. Be sure to Continue reading →

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