Learning to control and change your breathing patterns can be difficult when you are first starting. It’s helpful to start with basic simple and easy practices.
Getting started with breathing practices
Balancing on one leg – can you put your shoes on?
The steps and key tips for balancing on one leg while you put your shoe on – a great way to work on moving in and out of balance with a practical purpose.
Is there research on hip replacement prevention or recovery and yoga?
There isn’t much published research on yoga and hip replacements – yet. But there is research about osteoarthritis, one of the most common causes of hip replacements. There are also practical considerations for yoga after hip replacement surgery.
Variations with Warrior I / Virabhadrasana I pose
These variations for the position of your arms in Warrior I pose can challenge your balance to help improve body awareness in your legs, and give you added stretches in your chest, shoulders and back.
Warrior I pose 101
The basic steps of Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I) pose
What is pilates and is it different than yoga?
While pilates might look similar to yoga in some aspects, it has a different history and purpose.
More sun salutation variations to avoid or reduce weight on your upper body
These videos from Amber Karnes of Body Positive Yoga look at ways to avoid putting weight on your arms in sun salutations using a chair or blocks to adapt the movements.
The history of sun salutations
This article highlights a few different theories about when and where (and from whom) sun salutations (surya namaskar) originated from, with a lot of suggestions on where to learn more.
The benefits of sun salutations – a simple way to do a little yoga at home
Sun salutations have many benefits making them a good option to do a little yoga at home. Not to mention the ability to adapt and create a sequence unique to your body and needs.
Yoga in Te Reo Māori
The beginnings of a list on where to find yoga sessions online and in-person in Te Reo Māori as well as a few videos, flashcards, and articles featuring yoga in te reo Māori.