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Yoga For Larger People

Yoga For Larger People

If I had a dollar for every time I've heard, “I’m not flexible enough for yoga” or “I’m too big to do yoga”, I'd be writing this column from my mansion in the Maldives. Sadly, people don't throw money at me and I don't have a luxury estate overlooking pristine waters, but I am proud…

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camel pose

Camel Pose – Yoga Pose Of The Week

Camel Pose, or Ustrasana, is a floor-based backbend supported by your knees. The name Camel Pose comes from the shape your body takes on when come into the pose, as it resembles a beautiful camel’s hump. Generally, camel pose is practiced towards the end of a yoga class, after you have warmed up your spine…

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Cat Cow Pose

Cat-Cow Pose – Yoga Pose of the Week

Cat-Cow Pose, known in Sanskrit as Marjaryasana-Bitilasana is a wonderful asana that is great for stretching and strengthening your spine. The cat part of the stretch releases tension in the head, neck, shoulders and upper back, so is great for those who sit at a desk all day. The Cow part of this short sequence,…

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Reclining Butterfly Pose

Reclining Butterfly – Yoga Pose Of The Week

Reclining Butterfly Pose, AKA Supta Baddha Konasana benefits your pelvic region, inner thighs, and your knees, as well as improves blood circulation and stimulates the heart. This posture also soothes your digestive system and your reproductive system. Reclining Yoga Pose is great for: Stimulating abdominal organs like the ovaries and prostate gland, bladder, and…

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Earth Hour

Tadasana – Mountain Yoga Pose

Tadasana is a very simple and basic standing pose, where you plant your feet firmly on the ground, as your body stands tall, firm and straight.  It is also is also often used as a preparatory pose for many other standing asanas such as triangle, tree or warrior poses. ‘Tada’ means mountain  ‘Asana’ means posture. This…

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Chair Pose

Chair Pose – Yoga Pose Of The Week

Chair Pose AKA Utkatasana looks so easy, but there is actually quite a lot going on in this pose. It’s a standing squat pose, requiring the attention of both your upper and lower body, as well as your breath and concentration.   Chair pose is used in many yoga classes as a ‘stop and transition’ pose,…

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