The lumbar spine, or L1-L5, is the lower-most vertebra of your spine. Childs Pose to Half-Cobra Pose Balasana to Ardha Bhujangasana Cat/Cow Pose Marjariasana/Bitilasana Puppy Pose Uttana Shishosana Roll blankets or place a pillow under the forehead Supine Twist Supta Matsyendrasana Roll blankets or place a pillow under the forehead
The 8 Limbs of Yoga
Blocked Sinuses Pranayama Breathing Exercises
Nadi Shodhana, or “alternate nostril breathing,” is a simple yet powerful technique that not only helps open the nasal passageways if you have a sinus blockage but also settles the mind, body, and emotions. Use Nadi Shodhana first thing in the morning and right before you go to bed. Alternate nostril breathing is also helpful […]
The Yamas – Asteya
The Third Yama: Asteya There are eight limbs on the path of Ashtanga Yoga. There are five Yamas. The Yamas focus on the relationship we have with the world outside. ‘Asteya’ is the third Yama. The Yamas are moral codes or guidelines to restrain behaviors that are motivated by grasping, aversion, hatred, and delusion. In […]
The Yamas – Satya
The Second Yama: Satya There are eight limbs on the path of Ashtanga Yoga. There are five Yamas. The Yamas focus on the relationship we have with the world outside. The Yamas are moral codes or guidelines to restrain behaviors that are motivated by grasping, aversion, hatred, and delusion. ‘Satya’ is the second Yama. Satya, […]
The Power of the Exhale
“Inhale the present, exhale the past and the future.” Leticia Rae If you’ve ever been to a yoga class or guided meditation session, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “on your exhale…release everything that is not serving you in this moment.” Maybe the first time you heard it, you were just a little bit confused. I […]
The Yamas – Ahimsa
The First Yama: Ahimsa There are eight limbs on the path of Ashtanga Yoga. There are five Yamas. The Yamas focus on the relationship we have with the world outside. ‘Ahimsa’ is the first Yama. The Yamas are moral codes or guidelines to restrain behaviors that are motivated by grasping, aversion, hatred, and delusion. ‘Himsa’ […]