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Marichi’s Pose
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Marichi’s Pose

  (mar-ee-chee-AHS-anna) Marichi = literally means a ray of light (of the sun or moon). Marichi is the son of Brahma and chief of the Maruts (“shining ones”), the war-like Continue Reading

Posted On : March 29, 2016 Published By : Jessica Humphries
half moon pose
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Half Moon Pose

  The moon has a rich symbolic significance in yoga mythology. In hatha yoga, for example, the sun and the moon represent the two polar energies of the human body. Continue Reading

Posted On : March 29, 2016 Published By : Jessica Humphries
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Fire Log Pose

  Fire Log Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions Sit on one edge of a thickly-folded blanket, knees bent, feet on the floor. Lightly shrug your shoulders up, strongly roll the heads of Continue Reading

Posted On : March 29, 2016 Published By : Jessica Humphries
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Extended Side Angle Pose

  It might be better, then, to think of Utthita Parsvakonasana as the “Extended Sides Angle Pose.” (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna) utthita = extended parsva = side, flank kona = angle Extended Continue Reading

Posted On : March 29, 2016 Published By : Jessica Humphries
dolphin pose
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Dolphin Pose

  Dolphin Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions To start dolphin pose, come onto the floor on your hands and knees. Set your knees directly below your hips and your forearms on the Continue Reading

Posted On : March 29, 2016 Published By : Jessica Humphries
legs up the wall
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Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose

Legs Up The Wall Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions The pose described here is a passive, supported variation of the Shoulderstand-like Viparita Karani. For your support you’ll need one or two thickly Continue Reading

Posted On : March 29, 2016 Published By : Jessica Humphries
Half lord of the fishes
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Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

  (ARE-dah MOT-see-en-DRAHS-anna) ardha = half Matsyendra = king of the fish (matsya = fish indra = ruler), a legendary teacher of yoga Half Lord of the Fishes Pose: Step-by-Step Continue Reading

Posted On : March 29, 2016 Published By : Jessica Humphries
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Eagle Pose

(gah-rue-DAHS-anna) Garuda = the mythic “king of the birds,” the vehicle of Vishnu. The word is usually rendered into English as “eagle,” though according to one dictionary the name literally Continue Reading

Posted On : March 29, 2016 Published By : Jessica Humphries
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Cow Pose

  Cow Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions Start on your hands and knees in a “tabletop” position. Make sure your knees are set directly below your hips and your wrists, elbows and shoulders Continue Reading

Posted On : March 29, 2016 Published By : Jessica Humphries
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Cat Pose

  Marjari = cat Cat Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions Start on your hands and knees in a “tabletop” position. Make sure your knees are set directly below your hips and your Continue Reading

Posted On : March 29, 2016 Published By : Alison Cole

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