yoga

  1. Posture of the Month – Sun Salutation

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    Posture of the Month Sun Saluation SURYA NAMASKAR SUN-SALUTATION (SURYA NAMASKAR): Start with feet together, all four corners of the feet rooted to the ground, inner thighs engaged, tailbone (scooped), turned down and hands in prayer position, palms …Read More

  2. About Jimmy Barkan

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    About Jimmy Barkan Jimmy Barkan is a master yoga teacher certified by Ghosh’s College of India, Calcutta, India in 1981. He is considered to be one of the pioneers of yoga in the United States, practicing long before yoga became popular and mainst…Read More

  3. Posture of the Month – One Legged Pigeon Pose

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    Posture of the Month ONE-LEGGED PIGEON POSE EKA-PADA KAPOTASANA       From Downward Facing Dog, lift your right leg up to the ceiling and then swing your right leg forward, pointing the right knee to the right corner of your mat. Or from a seated …Read More

  5. Posture of the Month – Bow and Full Bow

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    Posture of the Month - Bow and Full Bow Bow DHANURASANA Hold you feet from the outside, two inches below your toes. Bring your knees together and feet shoulder width apart to start the pose. Keep your shoulders and arms extended and wrists straight. …Read More

  6. Posture of the Month – Hand to Feet Pose

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    Posture of the Month Hands to Feet Pose Padahastasana   Bend forward from the waist keeping your knees straight, thighs lifted and back flat (bend the knees and round forward to modify). Just hang forward and relax your whole body. Be careful with y…Read More

  7. Posture of the Month – Warrior II

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    Posture of the Month Warrior II VIRABHADRASANA II   Turn the class to face the right side of the room and have them come to the top of their mat. Start from standing position. Bring your arms overhead, and hands flat in prayer position. Step four to…Read More