Your Monthly Yoga Pose Nadi Shodhana Balance and breath are two important principles in yoga. This month’s pose focuses heavily on both. In addition, it is not considered an actual pose. Nadi shodhana, or alternate nostril breathing, is part of the fourth limb of yoga called pranayama. Many people come to yoga and expect it to only be the movements, or the asana. However, … [Read more...]
Namaste with Natalia: Wheel Pose
Your Monthly Yoga Pose Urdhva Dhanurasana I Photo by Michael Foote “To everything, (turn, turn, turn)/there is a season, (turn, turn, turn)/and a time to every purpose, under heaven.” - “Turn! Turn! Turn!” by The Byrds As the year continues to roll, vacation season is ending, and we find ourselves ready for a change. Perhaps you are getting ready to start school again, … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia : Boat Pose
NavasanaYour Monthly Yoga Pose Summer is in full swing. Cookouts and fireworks, beach and boats! Hence why I chose boat pose, or navasana, as our July pose of the month. Benefits of boat pose include strengthening and toning the abdominals, in addition to strengthening the hip flexors and spine. In boat pose, your goal is to maintain an open chest so breathing can be full … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia
Your Monthly Yoga Pose Dolphin PoseCatur Svanasana Photos by Jen Brunk Summer is around the corner! Kids are done with school, days are longer, heat is higher, and vacation mode is about to set in. Here in Florida, it likely means beachwear is headed our way! Incorporating dolphin pose into your regular yoga practice is excellent to open the shoulders and tone the core … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia: Dancer Pose
Your Monthly Yoga Pose Natarajasana Photos by Michael Foote May is a month of celebration! In May, we honor, mothers, teachers, nurses, public service, and our national military. We celebrate prom, Memorial Day, and Cinco de Mayo, three events that usually contain music and dancing. Thus, this month’s pose is dancer pose, or natarajasana. Dancer pose is a vigorous … [Read more...]