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Yoga and Core

Yoga and Core

In hatha yoga, nearly all poses require some engagement in the core, so you keep the integrity and safely perform the asana. Some poses require more than others. We recommend practicing core yoga poses in order to progress and always include them in practice at some point.  This...
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Essential Yoga Body Parts
Tree pose- Vrksasana

Tree pose- Vrksasana

Tree pose or Vrksasana originally comes from the Sanskrit words vriksa or vriksha meaning “tree” and asana meaning “pose” or posture. Once you perform your Vrksasana standing in front of a mirror, your body should look like a human tree, beautiful, balanced and strong. This yoga pose...
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Yoga Asanas
Dandayamana Bibhaktapada Paschimotthanasana

Dandayamana Bibhaktapada Paschimotthanasana

Standing Separate Leg Stretching PoseThis is the 9th pose practiced in Bikram Yoga. It is also known as Dandayamana bibhaktapada paschimotthanasana in Sanskrit. It is a partial inversion pose that is known to have many physical as well as mental benefits. It enhances circulation and stimulates...
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Yoga Asanas
Ustrasana - Camel Pose

Ustrasana - Camel Pose

Ustrasana (pronounced as oosh-TRAHS-anna) is a back bending asana practiced in Hatha yoga. It is an extreme back bending exercise that stretches most parts of the body. The name Ustrasana is derived from the words ustra meaning camel and asana meaning posture. It, therefore, translates to Camel...
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Yoga Asanas
What is Abhyasa: Practice?

What is Abhyasa: Practice?

The act of being present is harder than one may initially anticipate. To be focused entirely at the moment, the mind consumed by what is, rather than what will or may be, is a skill which takes practice and dedication to master. This is the idea behind abhyasa. Abhyasa is a Sanskrit word which...
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