Partner Yoga Pose: Child Cobra


Updated 09/15/09 2:01 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Partner Yoga Pose: Child Cobra

If you're looking for a way to increase flexibility in your spine and also get an amazing stretch in your lower back, then grab a friend and try Child Cobra. The person on the bottom is the one benefiting the most from this partner pose, since the person on top is pressing all her weight into his hips and back. For a detailed explanation of how to get into this read more Read more

Mistakes You're Making in Yoga Class


Updated 07/13/11 12:01 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Prevent Injury in a Yoga Class

People love yoga because it's such a welcoming form of movement — there's something for everyone. Yoga is all about embracing your body's limitations and honoring the light and joy within you. With that said, you're not going to feel very blissed out if you pull a hamstring trying to stick your leg behind your head. Here are some no-nos when it comes to attending a yoga class. Not warming up: Read more

Strike a Yoga Pose: Cobra


Updated 05/21/12 10:12 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Strike a Yoga Pose:  Cobra

Some yoga poses require a ton of strength such as Crow, and other poses involve balance such as Standing Hand to Big Toe. Then there are those poses that are all about relaxing and gently stretching your muscles. Cobra is one of those poses that's all about feeling good and breathing. As you increase flexibility in your spine, you are also opening your shoulders and chest (heart), which makes Read more