Yoga Explained: Bandhas


Updated 01/15/08 3:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Yoga Explained:  Bandhas

If you go to a yoga class, the instructor might mention your bandhas, so I thought you might want to know what and where they are. Bandha is a Sanskrit word meaning "lock," "seal," or "bind." There are 3 bandhas, and they are basically muscular contractions that help you to breathe, focus on your awareness, keep your body strong, and give you a sense of lightness as you move through postures. Read more

What to Expect From an Ashtanga Yoga Class


Updated 08/15/11 6:50 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

What Ashtanga Yoga Class Is Like

If you're a runner, cyclist, skier, rider, climber, swimmer, or have a Type A, high-energy, can't-sit-still kind of personality, sign yourself up for Ashtanga yoga. This type of yoga is challenging, quick-paced, and just the thing to open your tight hamstrings, hips, and shoulders. Before heading to your first class, here are some things you should know. It's Hot I'm not talking Bikram-yoga hot, Read more