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Hovering Low in Forearm Crow

May 5, 2012

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Hovering Low in Forearm Crow

5 steps for getting into a Forearm Bakasana Crow Pose scares a lot of people because they don’t believe in their arm strength which will lead to falling to the ground and bruising their head. If you are one of these people, worry no more we have an answer to your problems: Forearm Bakasana! You... Read More →

Practicing New (or Crazy!) Yoga Poses

April 22, 2012

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Practicing New (or Crazy!) Yoga Poses

Taking your practice to the “next level”(wherever or whatever that may be) requires practice, patience, and courage. Trying new poses, especially things you maybe never thought possible before, is no easy task. Bringing a playful attitude and mindset to these new asanas is a must. You have to accept the fact that you will likely... Read More →

5 Tips for Jumping into Crow Pose!

April 19, 2012

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5 Tips for Jumping into Crow Pose!

Float Into Bakasana! Jumping into Crow Pose is something many Yogis fear even if they are strong in their Bakasana! The fear of face planting is high because dynamic movement and arm balancing don’t seem to go together well in the mind of a practitioner. It’s understandable, nobody wants to fall on their face, but... Read More →

Parsvakonasana (Side Angle Pose) Variations!

April 11, 2012

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Parsvakonasana (Side Angle Pose) Variations!

Change up your Side Angle Pose! Side Angle Pose or Parsvakonasana is a posture most of us are probably very familiar with but we wanted to share a few of the many variations we commonly use in our practices. While the lower body stays grounded and relatively consistent throughout these options, that doesn’t mean its... Read More →

4 Reasons Not to Skip Back Bends!

March 18, 2012

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4 Reasons Not to Skip Back Bends!

 Add back bends to your daily yoga practice! Back bends have been known to spur some dramatic reactions. Some people love them, some people hate them and some people just want to get them over with. These oft contested asanas are integral in many practices despite the moans from the crowd that may arise. With... Read More →

3 Keys to Transitioning Through Inversions!

February 23, 2012

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3 Keys to Transitioning Through Inversions!

Transitioning from one inversion looks very cool but requires a lot of strength, focus, and knowledge of ones body. - Strength: Lowering from handstand to headstand, or vice versa, requires chest and shoulder control and stability. The only way to attain this is through strengthening activities such as holding a handstand or lowering from handstand... Read More →

Side Planks and Hip Openers

February 12, 2012

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Side Planks and Hip Openers

Side Planks and Hip Openers Do you have tight hips? Do you want to have a stronger core? If you answered yes to either of these questions this is the Yoga flow for you! Having tight hips is very common for anyone from athletes to computer analysts, which means you could probably benefit from practicing... Read More →

Headstand to Wheel Transition

January 19, 2012

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Headstand to Wheel Transition

Headstands and Back Bends Recently we have been focused on transitions from headstand because there are so many fun ones! This is for all of you with an open back or aspiring those of you who are back benders. In order to go from headstand to wheel you need to be very warmed up. Practice... Read More →

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