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Yoga Pose: Ardha Chaturanga Dandasana (Plank Pose)

June 17th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Yoga

Ardha Chaturanga Dandasana (Plank Pose)
By Kerrie Cason
Ardha = Half
Chatur = Four
Anga = Limb
Danda = Staff
Asana = Posture
Ardha Chaturanga Dandasana Description:
Find your way into Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog). Inhale and gently rock forward so your spine is long and your wrists are in line with your shoulders. You will be in a pushup position, [...]

Yoga Pose: Uttanasana (Intense Standing Forward Fold)

February 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Yoga

Yoga Pose: Uttanasa (Intense Standing Forward Fold)
By Kerrie Cason
Ut = Intense
Tan = To Stretch
Asana = Posture
Description:
Begin in Tadasana. Your feet can be together or hips distance apart. First take a deep inhale, and using your exhale, bow forward, bending at the hips. Don’t round your back — the idea is to eventually lay your [...]

Yoga Pose: Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)

December 21st, 2009 · No Comments · Yoga

Yoga Pose: Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)
by Kerrie Cason

Adho-Mukha = Face Downward
Svana = A Dog
Asana = Posture
Description:
Come onto your hands and knees; your wrists should be in line with your shoulders and your knees in line with your hips. Breathe in, and with your exhale, press into your palms as you tuck your toes and [...]

A Comprehensive Study of Yoga: Etymology, History, Poses and Instruction

July 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Yoga

A Total Approach to Understanding Yoga
Power Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Basic Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga: No, it’s not the little green dude from STAR WARS. And no, as some tend to be easily confused, it doesn’t come in flavors. So what, in essence, is Yoga? I’m glad you’re thinking along those lines… let’s [...]