Jul 06, 2007 -
Here's a video showing how to get into the latest YOGA CHALLENGE called Standing Hand to Big Toe from a Standing Forward Bend. (I love this trick!)
If it's too hard to lift your leg and keep it straight, just bend your knee and then once you're balanced, you can work on straightening your lifted leg.
Don't forget to post photos of you trying this pose here in the YOGA CHALLENGE group.
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Oct 10, 2007 -
The jump through vinyasa is one of the toughest moves to master in Yoga, but it's an important move to learn since it brings an amazing sense of fluidity to your practice. If you've tried it a million times, and are constantly kicking your hands or crashing your booty into the ground, then you are probably frustrated.
Here's a trick to make your attempts successful and to strengthen your core muscles, which are vital for mastering the jump through.
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Mar 04, 2007 -
I came across this beautiful video that gives that demonstrates Ashtanga yoga. It's starts off a little slow, but then it picks up and it's amazing to see. Let me know what you think.
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Nov 02, 2007 -
Need to open up and stretch those tight hips and hamstrings? Not only is this a wonderful sequence to start out with before moving onto deeper poses like backbends, but it's also a great way to warm up before or after a run, hike, or bike ride.
Music: "Om Namo Narayana" by Deva Premal
By the way, I'm wearing the Simplicity Pants made by be present.
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May 07, 2007 -
I know I've already described Sun Salutation A to you, but seeing it in action makes it much easier to learn, so follow along with me.
It's a great warm-up for running or biking, or a gentle way to wake up in the morning so you can ditch your usual cup of coffee (OK, well, maybe not, but it's worth a shot).
Music: Transform by T.J.
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Jun 05, 2007 -
If the latest YOGA CHALLENGE seems tough, you can work on Double Arm Headstand against a wall. Here's how...
Don't forget to post photos of you trying out this pose here, in the YOGA CHALLENGE group - I'll choose my fave and post it on FitSugar.
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Jun 04, 2007 -
Hey all you yogis and non-yogis out there.
The latest YOGA CHALLENGE is called Double Arm Headstand. Take a picture of yourself and post it in the YOGA CHALLENGE group.
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Jun 06, 2007 -
Here's a cool trick to go from Bound Headstand to Double Arm Headstand without letting your feet touch the floor!
Don't forget to post photos of you trying out Double Arm Headstand here, in the YOGA CHALLENGE group - I'll choose my fave and post it on FitSugar.
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Dec 08, 2006 -
Want to play Name That Asana? It's the latest game show on Fitsugar. While it's not exactly Deal or No Deal, it is hilarious.
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Jan 26, 2007 -
David Swenson is an incredibly well-known yoga instructor and practitioner. He began practicing when he was 13 and was introduced to Ashtanga at 19 by David Williams and Nancy Gilgoff (also very well known). Plus he studied with K.
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