Tag: yoga
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Pose Focus – Mermaid Pose
The History Mermaids have been traced back as appearing as far back as Ancient Babylon as symbols of good luck, and sources of renewal and cleansing. Just as mermaids are beautiful mythic creatures who turned out to be something less magical – often seals on rocks mistaken for fish-tailed women by home-sick sailors – Mermaid…
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Pose Focus – Goddess Pose
The History According to yogic tradition, this pose is said to have come from the Hindu Goddess Kali (a benevolent, destructive and extremly powerful Goddess), who is depicted in battle in a squatting position. This posture can also be called Victory Squat for this reason. It may also be called Sumo Pose (as it looks…
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Why is restorative yoga so powerful?
Restorative yoga has many benefits: How does it work? Our parasympathetic nervous system (a network of nerves which allows relaxation after period of stress) is activated with the practice of restorative yoga. This occurs as the body is able to deeply relax with the props allowing the body to feel weightless in the postures. As…
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Yogic breathing – reduce stress and rejuvenate your mind
How to breathe your way to clear thoughts, and emotional and physical balance.
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