Tag: focus
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Bikram Yoga Posture #5: Standing Head to Knee Pose – Dandayamana-Janushirasana
Posture #5 Standing Head to Knee Pose Dandayamana-Janushirasana The first posture of the balancing series, this posture deepens concentration, as well as builds strength throughout the body. It is a forward bending posture, working to increase the strength of the back and muscles surrounding the spine. This is where you begin to employ one of…
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Bikram Yoga Posture #4: Eagle Pose – Garurasana
Posture #4 Eagle Pose Garurasana In the first three postures we’ve stretched the spine and strengthened the body in many ways. Now we move into a compression posture– you are going to squeeze your body like you’ve never squeezed anything before. Stopping the compression will release all the tension that’s built up in the previous…
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Bikram Yoga Posture #3: Awkward Pose – Utkatasana
Posture #3 Awkward Pose Utkatasana Awkward Pose is a powerful strengthening posture, and when done with Deep Breathing, Half Moon and Hands to Feet, it also concludes a sort of warm-up section in which you generate internal heat and loosen the muscles. Awkward Pose is very challenging for many people, making it excellent for instilling…
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Bikram Yoga Posture #2: Half Moon Pose with Hands to Feet Pose – Ardha-Chandrasana with Pada-Hastasana
Posture #2 Half Moon Pose with Hands to Feet Pose Ardha-Chandrasana with Pada-Hastasana In Half Moon, you begin to open up the whole skeletal system, including the spine, neck, ribs and scapulae. Your entire body then opens like a beautiful, blooming flower. This will include your first backbend, which is incredibly therapeutic. Next is Hands…
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Searching For Answers
I’ve found the problem with searching for answers is there are no right or wrong answers. I can find a different answer that I solidly believe in, on a periodic basis. Answers to the same questions change at different points in my life. At the end of the day, I’m in the same place, but…
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Bikram Yoga Posture #1: Standing Deep Breathing – Pranayama Series
Posture #1 Standing Deep Breathing Pranayama Series The first Bikram posture is Standing Deep Breathing – Pranayama series. This breathing exercise settles you into a relaxed, calm and controlled mindset, heart rate and breathing pattern. The focused breathing prepares you for the rest of the ninety minute practice by recentering your focus inwardly and brings…