How to Choose the Right Yoga Mat
So you’ve decided to buy your own mat? Good for you. Your mat will become a place of peace and pain, pleasure and determination, a place of solitude and introspection.
Handstand Preparation with Duncan Peak: Ace your Inversions
Arm Balance Conditioning Techniques in Preparation for Handstand In modern yoga circles, arm balances are a regular part of classes and so many student aspire to nail the handstand (Ardho Continue Reading
Side Crane (Crow) Pose
Side Crane (Crow) Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions Bend your knees to a half-squat, thighs parallel to the floor. If your heels don’t rest comfortably on the floor, support them on Continue Reading
Scale Pose
Scale Pose or Tolasana (toe-LAHS-anna) literally means “poising one’s self”; usually rendered as “balance” or “scale” Scale Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions To perform Scale Pose first perform Padmasana (Lotus Pose). Continue Reading
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II: Step-by-Step Instructions Start in Adho Mukha Svanasana, hands shoulder width apart. Step your left foot far forward, past the outside of your Continue Reading
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya I
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya I: Step-by-Step Instructions Come into it from a standing position. First bend your knees as if to squat, then take your left knee Continue Reading
Peacock Pose
(my-yer-ahs-anna) mayura = peacock Peacock Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions Kneel on the floor, knees wide, and sit on your heels. Lean forward and press your palms on the floor with Continue Reading
Side Plank Pose: Step by Step Instructions
The full version of Vasisthasana, as taught by BKS Iyengar, with the top leg raised perpendicular to the floor, is beyond the capacity of most beginners. The pose described Continue Reading
Wild Thing
Wild Thing: Step-by-Step Instructions Start in Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog). Bring your weight into your right hand and roll onto the outer edge of your right foot like Continue Reading
Firefly Pose
Firefly Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions Squat with your feet a little less than shoulder distance apart. Tilt your pelvis forward and bring your trunk between your legs. Keeping your trunk Continue Reading