Yoga For Life

All things Yoga are discussed here. Asanas, sequences and routines, styles and living the life of a Yogi.

Yoga Table Pose

March 8, 2010
By Nancy Welker
Yoga Table Pose

Any good chiropractor can tell you about the importance of spinal health, and the way we sit and stand directly impacts this vital area of our body.  So much of our energy is wasted from poor posture and when we don’t correct this we can be left feeling tired both physically and mentally without...
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Relaxation Pose or Savasana

February 24, 2010
By Nancy Welker
Relaxation Pose or Savasana

This is a resting Yoga pose that helps you feel aware, rejuvenated and free from tension.  You may find this pose useful for relaxing your mind and body after a stressful day, or in anticipation of exams at school or a job interview.  It is important to perform this at the end of every...
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Standing Yoga Mudra

February 4, 2010
By Nancy Welker
Standing Yoga Mudra

Called Dandayamana Yoga Mudrasana in Sanskrit, this asana provides an intense stretch to your shoulders, upper back and legs, while helping to increase the flexibility of your spine and hips. I highly recommend this pose for anyone who is interested in gymnastics, golf, rock climbing, or who is new to Pilates....
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Yoga Stretches Your Body & Focuses Your Mind

January 11, 2010
By Nancy Welker
Yoga Stretches Your Body & Focuses Your Mind

Recently, I created a new Yoga subject category for my site at BellaOnline called, “Yoga Stretches”.  The reason I chose to have a separate category just for the stretching poses is because they are oftentimes overlooked and many Yoga students don’t realize how much they are missing by not using stretches as much as...
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Awaken The Warrior Spirit In You!

November 20, 2009
By Nancy Welker
Awaken The Warrior Spirit In You!

There’s the spirit of The Warrior in all of us, and it doesn’t mean putting on armor and picking up a sword!  We all have a strong, confident side to our nature, and that is what The Warrior I Asana is meant to focus on. Taking into consideration that the Sanskrit name, Virabhadrasana, is derived...
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