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Strike a Yoga Pose: Locust Prep

Dec 1 2008 - 8:00am by FitSugar
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Locust Prep If you're looking for a unique way to increase flexibility in your spine, then you'll want to try Locust. The full pose is rather Cirque du Soleil-ish, with both feet extended in the air. It's extremely challenging since it requires both flexibility in the back and upper body strength, so let's ease into Locust with a relaxing prep pose.
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Yoga Sequence to Relieve Tension Headaches

Nov 17 2008 - 5:30am by FitSugar
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Yoga Sequence to Relieve Tension Headaches When you're suffering from a dull tension headache, try these yoga poses before reaching for medication. They're a series of forward bends and reclining poses that will soothe your head and release tension from your neck. They'll also improve circulation, slow down your breath, and calm your mind.
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Straight Legs Side Crow

Nov 10 2008 - 5:30am by FitSugar
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Straight Legs Side Crow If you had a fun time practicing the arm-balancing pose Side Crow, then you're going to love this next pose called Straight Legs Crow. It's a little bit more challenging since it requires strength, balance, and flexibility, but once you nail it, you'll feel amazing. Sanskrit Name: Koundinyasana A or Dwi Pada Koundinyasana English Translation: Two-Legged Sage Pose Also Called: Straight Legs Side Crow To learn how to get into this acrobatic-looking pose .
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Palms Up Headstand

Nov 3 2008 - 7:00am by FitSugar
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Palms Up Headstand One of the reasons I'm a huge fan of Ashtanga Yoga is the many variations of headstand involved in the practice — seven to be exact. Palms Up Headstand is the sixth in the Ashtanga headstand series. I'm not going to lie to you; this one is pretty tough.
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Side Crow

Oct 28 2008 - 8:00am by FitSugar
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Side Crow If you've been working on mastering the arm-balancing pose Crow, then how about giving this variation, called Side Crow, a try? It may look more difficult, but some people think it's actually easier. It will strengthen your shoulders and abs, and since you're twisting to the side, it'll also increase flexibility in your lower back.
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Tripod Headstand

Oct 20 2008 - 1:30pm by FitSugar
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Tripod Headstand Yoga is full of variety. One pose can offer many variations — even something as simple as standing on your head. I have introduced you all to the four variations of headstand found in Ashtanga Yoga.
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Pinching Shoulders Headstand

Oct 6 2008 - 4:30am by FitSugar
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Pinching Shoulders Headstand So we're finally up to the fourth headstand in Ashtanga Yoga. The first one is Bound Headstand, followed by Double Arm Headstand, and the third is Forearm Headstand. Sanskrit Name: Baddha Hasta Sirsasana D English Translation: Bound Hands Headstand Posture D Also Called: Pinching Shoulders Headstand To find out how to get into this pose .
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Forearm Headstand

Sep 22 2008 - 4:30am by FitSugar
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Forearm Headstand Of all the balancing poses, headstands might just be my favorite. They're challenging and work the upper body as well as the abs, but I also love that there are so many variations of the pose. In Ashtanga Yoga, there are actually seven different headstands.
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Balancing Sequence

Sep 15 2008 - 4:30am by FitSugar
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Balancing Sequence If you want to strengthen your quads and challenge your sense of balance give this sequence a try.
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Hummingbird

Sep 8 2008 - 4:30am by FitSugar
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Hummingbird I think we're all ready to kick it up a notch and try this gorgeous arm balancing yoga pose. I know it looks intense and very advanced, but as with most yoga poses, with a few tricks and some practice, you'll have this pose down in no time. I've never seen this taught in a traditional yoga class, but actually saw it on this old Russian yoga competition video.
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