Former yoga teacher in Wellington New Zealand
The misleading perception of triangle pose is that we feel like we need to lean down towards the floor. But this pose is not about bending down to the floor – it is a side bend with a slight twist in your spine.
The purpose of a yoga pose will be the benefits you personally experience. Which means the pose must be personal to your body.
There are many variations to sun salutations. In this video
I demonstrate three different variations for sun salutations to help you build your own yoga practice at home. They feature gentle, intermediate and strong options.
This adapted version of plough pose (halasana) avoids putting pressure on the neck and avoids moving the neck into flexion. It still offers a way to stretch the hips, back and hamstrings along with the relaxation benefits.
My top 5 yoga movements to get standing and moving the body.
Ideokinesis uses imagery to explore and rethink movement in the body.
There is one key component to walking meditation – you have no destination. It’s not about where you are going, but simply being present or mindful while you go.
The idea of doing yoga at home is not always the most inspiring. You’ll find some videos and articles to help you get started.
Take time to be in the moment and connect with the family and friends who support you – if you can’t connect in person, you can connect online and the phone. If you are feeling anxious or stressed, I’ve written many posts about the different ways yoga can help with managing stress, including breathing practices, meditation and restorative yoga.
The Copenhagen adductor exercise is a creative way to strengthen the inner thigh muscles, but what does that have to do with yoga?