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Yoga Anatomy: Preventative Strategies for Lower Back Strain - Part 2
by Ray Long MD, FRCSC
In our last post, we focused on the benefits of engaging the quadriceps in forward bends. These include reciprocal inhibition of the hamstrings and the contribution of one head of the quadriceps, the rectus femoris, along with flexing the hip joint and tilting the pelvis forward. Tilting the pelvis... Read more
Teaching Yoga: Focus Your Class Content for Maximum Impact
by Olga Kabel
I was amused to discover that the word priority came into the English language in the 1400s and meant “the very first or prior thing.” It stayed singular till the 1900s and then we started to talk about priorities (plural) as if we can have multiple first things. If my list of priorities is ten... Read more
Tadasana (Mountain Pose): Yoga’s Foundational Pose
by Karina Norton
Mountain Pose, also called Tadasana, Samasthiti, or Equal Standing Pose, is one of the most basic yoga poses postures. It’s one of the postures in Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations), vinyasas, and a starting point for standing postures. Standing upright is something we do every day, and it may seem... Read more
Refine Your Trikonasana: A Deeper Look at a Popular Yoga Pose
by Allison Schleck ERYT-500, RPYT
Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) is one of my favorite poses to practice and teach. This standing pose demands strength and suppleness in the legs and hips. It helps me identify imbalances in my back, and there is a wealth of expansion in the chest and wingspan. This list is the tip of the iceberg of... Read more
