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If you've all been practicing Triangle Pose, you'll have no problem floating right into Half Moon Pose. It is the next pose in my weekly yoga challenge. Just get a friend to take your picture doing the Half Moon, then visit the YOGA CHALLENGE Group. Click on "Post Content to the Group" on the left-hand side. Scroll down and click on "Blog." To add your picture, just click "Add image." Then Read more
You're loving your yoga class from Half Moon to Pigeon Pose, but as soon as you get to Shoulderstand, you're less than psyched. Although a basic — challenging, but basic — pose, Shoulderstand can put you at risk of strain and injury when done incorrectly. Turn this pose into your favorite by checking out these common complaints and ways to remedy them. "I Can't Breathe" If you're well Read more
If you've all been practicing Open Triangle, you'll have no problem floating right into Half Moon. The poses are very similar in that they focus on elongating your spine and toning the core, but Half Moon will also challenge your sense of balance. Sanskrit Name: Ardha Chandrasana English Translation: Half Moon Pose To find out how to get into it read more Read more
Balancing poses mostly require a tremendous amount of focus, but this one, which is a creative cross between Sage and Half Moon, requires strength in your upper body and core as well. As challenging as it is, it's also a really fun pose to try, because it makes you feel so open, adventurous, and bold. Sanskrit Name: Utthita Ardha Chandrasana English Translation: Extended Half Moon Pose Read more
If wrist pain has you coming out of poses like Down Dog or arm balances like Crow and Sage, I'm not surprised. Our wrists rarely bear more weight than a plate of food or possibly a purse. Asking your wrists to take most of your body weight is a big request. I'm not saying your wrists can't handle the challenge, but aside from gradually working on the duration you hold postures and letting the Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Still think yoga is for hippies? Think again! Instead of chanting, there are lots of yoga styles that fuse elements of other workouts to make a killer two-for-one workout for any exercise personality. Since you've never been one to play by the rules, why should your yoga practice? Think of this as your yogi cheat sheet of Read more
