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Journey Into Yoga

Episodes

July 18, 2024

Pigeon Pose

Pigeon pose - to me this pose is one that I love to hate. I know this may seem like an odd statement, but this pose is a deep hip opener and if you have tight hips it’s very illuminating.

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July 11, 2024

A Superb Shoulder Stretch indeed

The shoulders….aaaahhhh…a part of the body that is often very tight in many of us. Many of our postural habits on a daily basis can create tension, tightness and even pain in the shoulder and neck area (yes these areas …

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July 4, 2024

There's a Whole Lot Going On in Revolved Triangle Pose!

Revolved triangle pose - aaahhh, sometimes when I just hear this posture as the next one coming up in class I feel a slight twinge, knowing that this posture is one that I find quite challenging

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June 27, 2024

Uppavista K?

Uppavista Konasana or wide angle seated forward bend, is in the family of seated yoga poses and also includes a forward folding element to it.

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June 21, 2024

A Bridge Pose Too Far

Breaking down a supported and unsupported version of Bridge Pose

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June 13, 2024

Extend That Side Angle

This is a powerful pose, and as I have mentioned with other similar standing poses, it can bring power and strength into not only the body but also the mind.

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June 6, 2024

When your back into a wall is a good thing!

I often tell my students if you want to get an idea of what is going on in your body, sit on the floor. You cant hide from what shows up from simply sitting on the ground - it’s not …

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May 30, 2024

Quads - Four times the fun!

For sure there are many different ways to stretch, open and attend to the quads, and today we will explore my personal favourite - I have named this episode the “simple quad stretch” because sometimes, simple is best.

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May 23, 2024

Active Warrior

I will begin todays episode by letting you know that this name is appropriately named - it is indeed active!

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May 16, 2024

Fire Log

Fire log is a pose that helps to open up the outer hips, hamstrings, quadriceps and ankles in a deep and warming way.

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May 9, 2024

The Belly Backbend

Locust pose or Salabhasana on the face of it doesn’t seem like a challenging pose, but don’t be fooled it isn’t altogether easy…This front belly backbend requires energy and strength.

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May 2, 2024

Warrior III - The Forgotten Warrior?

Warrior III is a power pose meaning that it can provide you with the energy and strength you may need to manage a difficult situation in your life - it requires energy and strength to do but it also gives …

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April 25, 2024

You Want Me to Touch My Knee With My Head??

Janu shirshasana, or head to knee pose, is a forward-bending pose yoga. In it, we are encouraged to direct our head towards our knee, but I want to make something very clear - your head does not need to touch …

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April 21, 2024

Balance and Strength - with a side of knee!

Many postures in yoga address finding balance in the physical body. These poses encourage us to focus the mind, and from this focus we able to find steadiness in the balance pose.

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April 11, 2024

Paschimottanasana - Say What??

This seated forward fold is a calming and cooling pose which helps to alleviate stress and anxiety, in addition to helping to relax the mind.

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April 4, 2024

Let's stand on one foot... and see what happens!

There are many yoga poses that themselves are balancing poses - they challenge the balance in our bodies. However, these poses aren’t only on the physical level - balance poses also need the mind.

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March 28, 2024

Dandasana - Sit Tall!

Dandasana or staff pose is a seated posture that has at its foundation the task of improving posture and lengthening our spines; aspects we use in each and every yoga pose we do.

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March 21, 2024

Supta Bhadda Konasana - Just another shape?

Today we are going to explore a pose that is not only relaxing but also amazing for so many reasons - its such a calming pose that I often tell people they can remain in it for as much as …

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March 14, 2024

Each yoga pose is just a shape - like triangle!

Triangle pose or trikonasana is a pose that provides multiple benefits for the body and the mind all in one posture.

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March 7, 2024

Sukasana - Ah Finally an 'Easy' Pose

Sukasana or sitting with legs crossed is a familiar pose to most of us, and even though it is referred to as easy pose, its not always as simple as it seems.

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Feb. 29, 2024

Chair series #6 - Chair Downward Dog

This variation of Downward facing dog is a wonderful way to explore the pose, and with a bit of help from the chair, your heels may touch your mat!

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Feb. 22, 2024

Chair Series #5 - Pigeon Pose Chair style

Sitting can be very hard on the hips, so what if I tell you there is a way to open up your hips while you are sitting? Intrigued??

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Feb. 15, 2024

Chair series #4 - Stretching out our feet while sitting

Stretching out our feet (and ankles) anytime and anywhere we are seated will help alleviate tension in this overused and under appreciated part of the body!

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Feb. 8, 2024

Chair series #3 - Chair seated twist

The seated chair twist not only benefits the internal body, but also opens up the hips and stretches the neck, chest, shoulders, and upper and lower back.

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