Your Monthly Yoga PoseDhanurasana If you’ve ever taken one of my yoga classes, it’s likely you’ve heard me say, “Let your heart shine.” This visual of seeing light streaming out of your heart is a way to connect to your “heart center.” Ideally, it provides both a visual and visceral sensation of warmth, strength and lightness from your chest cavity. By simply hearing, … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia: Side Lunge or Ninja Lunge
Your Monthly Yoga Pose Skandasana Photos by Bree Parrish We are starting a new decade. January always brings new beginnings, but we are starting the roaring ’20s! The excitement of a new decade has me feeling strong, purposeful, and ready for a challenge. Are you ready for a new decade? Do you have any goals or challenges you’d like to accomplish this year or this decade? … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia: Extended Side Angle
Your Monthly Yoga PoseUtthita Parsvakonasana Photos by Tara Sproc The final month of the year is here! December is full of emotions and giving everything the final push to finish the year strong. Perhaps you look forward to the end of Q4, donating to an organization to get the last tax break, or maybe you look forward to taking some much-needed time off. Either way, … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia: Half Pigeon
Namaste With Natalia: Half Pigeon Your Monthly Yoga Pose Eka Pada Kapotasana Photos by Gabriela Ortiz November is here, and many of our thoughts turn toward turkey. For this month’s yoga pose, I would like to highlight another bird, the pigeon. Although this posture is commonly known as pigeon pose, it is also known as half pigeon or sleeping pigeon. Another … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia: L-Pose on the Wall
Your Monthly Yoga Pose Ardha Adho Mukha Vrksasana Photos by Michael Foote October is breast cancer awareness month. The symbolic color being pink and the focus is raising awareness of symptoms, early detection, research, and education. October is also the month of Halloween, both scary and “not-so-scary” events. I chose L-Pose on the Wall, or ardha adho mukha vrksasana, … [Read more...]