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Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

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  This week, let’s explore Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana, a standing on one leg balancing posture. From Sanskrit, it translates to upright hand-to-big-toe posture. As we get older, especially if we haven’t taken care to exercise, our core muscles become weaker … Continue reading →

Parsvottanasana

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  The posture we’re looking at this week is called Parsvottanasana. The translation from Sanskrit is intense side stretch.  An idea is to give the posture particular attention as you practice this week, allowing deeper acquaintance. Feel the body and … Continue reading →

Prasarita Padottanasana

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  In the Ashtanga vinyasa sequence we have 4 wide stance forward bends. This set of asana improves balance, strength and flexibility. We keep the feet strong by lifting the arches and taking care not to roll onto either the … Continue reading →

Trikonasana A & B

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  Along with strengthening the legs, core and spine and opening of the hips and groins, Trikonasana offers a deep stretch and toning to the waist – an area often neglected. On the inhale, from samastithi, step out to the … Continue reading →

Padangusthasana and Padahastasana

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  On the inhale, catch your big toes then fold deeply on the exhale. Oh, hello hamstrings! This is an intense forward bend, especially, it seems, on a cold any day morning. Pulling the big toe up while pressing it … Continue reading →

Surya Namaskar B with count

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  More challenging than Surya Namaskar A, the 2nd Sun Salutation includes Warrior pose which increases stamina while improving balance and focus.  Virabhadrasana strengthens the spine and bum while stretching the hip flexors – remember to put effort into your … Continue reading →

Surya Namaskara A

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Surya Namaskara A

(with count)

Good morning Sunshine! Surya Namaskar is an opportunity to greet and feel gratitude for our life giving sun and so, traditionally we face towards the East.  The sequence warms and awakens the body, safely preparing us for the deeper following postures.  However, the Sun Salutations can be practiced alone and if practiced regularly for 20 minutes or so, cardiovascular fitness is improved along with having a toning and strengthening effect on the body.  Finding the discipline to practice regularly can also greatly improve our mood, body awareness and confidence.

SAMASTHITI

EKAM – inhale – hands up

DVE – exhale – forward bend

TRINI – inhale – head up

CATVARI – exhale – jump back

PANCA – inhale – lift chest

SAT – exhale – push back  – 5 breaths

SAPTA – inhale – jump forwards – head up

ASTAU – exhale – forward bend

NAVA – inhale – arms up

SAMASTHITI

 

enjoy!

 

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