Compass pose required deep hip flexion, external hip rotation, side body flexibility, and a splash of a twist. Try this fun pose as preparation for Vishwamitrasana (side plank variation).
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Vinyasa - vishwamitrasana - week 1
Compass pose required deep hip flexion, external hip rotation, side torso flexibility, and shoulder mobility. In week 1 we start building strength and flexibility for Vishwamitrasana - a challenging side-plank variation.
Read moreYin - fighting a cold
Do this relaxing practice to ease breathing, coughing and boost your immune system.
Two acupressure points we work on in this video are Kidney 27 (click here to read more on it) and Large Intestine 4 (click here to read more on it).
Contraindications:
LI 4 is not suitable during pregnancy
Get well soon!
Read moreVinyasa short - fluid hips and open chest
Stretch your hips and open your chest and shoulders with this 45-minute vinyasa practice.
Read moreVinyasa - tripod headstand - week 3
In week 3 we play with doing a twisted tripod headstand, where you place just a side of your head down. The fallen angel pose!
Read moreVinyasa short - floor flow
This practice is for days when you don’t want to do standing poses and need gentle and soft practice.
Read moreTutorial - bakasana to sirsasana transition
Learn how to safely transition from crane pose (bakasana) to tripod headstand (tripod headstand).
Read moreVinyasa - tripod headstand - week 2
In week 2 we add the one-legged crane pose to the tripod headstand. Fly your crane!
Read morePranayama - Puraka Kumbhaka and Calming Breath
On the days when you need to calm down, get grounded, and let go - do this pranayama practice. Puraka Kumbhaka is retention after inhalation, while the calming breath is amazing for elongating your exhalations.
Read moreTutorial - prasarita padottanasana A and C
Master this standing forward bend of Prasarita Padottanasana A and C
Read moreTutorial - bad back habits 4 (exercising)
This is part one of four videos on bad back habits. Watch this tutorial to make sure that you exercise safely for your back.
Read moreTutorial - bad back habits 3 (standing)
This is part one of four videos. In this tutorial, we talk about bad back habits, and in particular - when standing.
Read moreTutorial - bad back habits 2 (sleeping)
This is part one of four videos. In this tutorial, we talk about bad back habits, and in particular - when sleeping.
Read moreTutorial - bad back habits 1 (sitting)
This is part one of four videos. In this tutorial, we talk about bad back habits, and in particular - when sitting.
Read moreVinyasa - tripod headstand - week 1
Master the art of standing on your head. Remember that you need to be extra careful - use the wall for support. Stop immediately if you feel dizzy or uneasy in your neck or head. Listen for my cues and back off needed.
Read moreVinyasa - bakasana - week 3
This is third week of bakasana practice with focus on eka pada koundinyasana. Enjoy this sweaty practice and be nice to yourself.
Read moreGentle yoga - loosen-up your body
Gentle yoga is perfect on days when you feel tired but still want to move gently.
Loosen up your body is a perfect practice to feel open in your body and fresh in your mind.
Tutorial - tripod headstand
Learn how to practice a tripod headstand. Make sure that you first test how pressure against the head and neck feels with knees off the floor. If it’s unpleasant work with your knees down. Use the wall if you can’t balance on your own. Necks are precious, so take good care!
Read moreTutorial - eka pada koundinyasana
Play with sideway crane pose (parsva bakasana) and eka pada koundinyasana. Both uber funky arm balances that require strong core and arms as much as a very twisty spine.
Read moreYoga nidra - therapy balls and grounding
Release your spine with therapy balls and fully relax and restore your energy with guided yoga nidra on earth grounding. This soothing practice is filled with love and gratitude.
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