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Chair Pose Chair pose strengthens your knees by targeting your quads and hamstrings, which, if tight, can lead to knee pain or even injury. To sink into your imaginary chair, start in a standing position with your feet together and…
Read moreIn power vinyasa yoga, you can flow through chaturanga dandasana dozens of times in an hour-long class. It is so crucial to perfect this posture since you perform it so often. Doing it incorrectly is not only uncomfortable, but it…
Read moreDownward Dog Downward Dog, to me, is truly a cure-all pose. For the purposes of stress relief, we look to the inversion aspect of this posture as a way to calm and soothe the brain, the eyes and the nervous system. …
Read moreA strong core helps you get into yoga poses with ease, improves posture, prevents back pain and can help keep you injury-free. Try these three core yoga moves for strong yoga abs now. Plank pose Plank pose is always a…
Read moreYoga inversions can be intimidating. Even with the support of the wall and the guidance of a teacher you trust, turning upside down in yoga class can be both mentally and physically challenging for some. So we’ve rounded up a…
Read moreThoracic Spine stretch Calf stretch GeneralMay 28, 2014 by Blair Atkins Many collegiate and professional athletes use foam rollers to recover from intense training sessions, and yogis can benefit from foam rolling just as much. Twisting your body in a way…
Read moreLet’s start with yoga and meditation Gaia television Probably the largest online streaming compilation on all things wellness. We love this network because it has celebrity yogis like Rodney Yee, Seane Corn and many more. Their meditation and yoga classes available to…
Read moreDon’t let a killer headache keep you from hitting your mat. In fact, yoga can help ease pain from headaches and even migraines. Try these 4 postures next time your head starts to throb. Downward Facing Dog Downward facing…
Read moreHere at alignyo – we love to share the work of amazing teachers. This week, meet Claudia Azula Altucher who tells us a little bit about the Marichasana C pose. Over to you Claudia: Marichasana C is one of the…
Read moreValentines’ Day gift to say “Happy Valentine’s Day” to me! Imagine yourself calm, focused, grounded and imagine that as a Valentine’s Day gift that you give to yourself and everyone around you. That’s what meditation is. A gift! It slows…
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