There are 20 million yoga practitioners in the United States, and even more worldwide. Yoga-related resources, likewise, abound. The list below features a selection of resources, ranging from videos to […]
Uttanasana | Standing Forward Bend
Sometimes we need to turn our attention inward–to reflect, to get quiet, to unplug. Forward Bends provide us with the opportunity to do just that. This month we’re featuring […]
Ananda Balasana | Happy Baby Posture
It all starts in our bodies–our bodies are the coarsest things we have to work with. If we can bring more mindfulness to our bodies, then we can extend that […]
The Beauty of Imperfection
Written & Contributed by Kim King My arms were shaking. The back of my shirt was drenched in sweat. I was seriously regretting last night’s 2 for 1 Happy Hour. […]
Twelve Months of Abhaya fearless Yoga | Savasana
Known as the most difficult posture of all, savasana (sha-VAH-sana), corpse posture asks us to release completely. Releasing completely is indeed a difficult task and is especially challenging for […]
Twelve Months of fearless Yoga Asana | Virabhadrasana
“Virabhadrasana” or “warrior posture” helps us to strengthen our roots and access our power. We can practice virabhadrasana to root ourselves strongly in our core so that we can celebrate the renewal of springtime from a centered place.
Twelve Months of Abhaya fearless Yoga | Paschimottanasana
Our bodies contain a lot of wisdom. Martha Graham, a brilliant pioneer of modern dance, said, “The body never lies.” Our bodies are full of truth! If we practice tuning […]
Twelve Months of Abhaya fearless Yoga | Janu Sirsasana
In yoga, one of the benefits of forward bending postures is lowering anxiety.
Try out janu sirsasana a.k.a. head towards knee posture, which is a seated forward bend.
Twelve Months of Abhaya fearless Yoga Asana | Gomukhasana
As the seasons change, we begin to transition from warmer to cooler weather, longer days to longer nights, and the high energy of summer to the dwindling energy of autumn.
This month’s posture, Gomukhasana, or Cow Face Posture, gives us an opportunity to explore balance—in our arms, legs, and hips. As we explore balance in our bodies, may we find more space for balance in our lives as we begin to slow down with Autumn.
Twelve Months of Abhaya fearless Yoga Asana | Kapotasana
Kapotasana, also known as Pigeon Posture, is one of the backbends and hip openers of the Warrior Series. It is a great posture for finding opening in the thighs, abdomen, shoulders, heart center, and particularly the hips.
Twelve Months of Abhaya fearless Yoga Asana | Dvipada Pitham
As we work towards creating another world, transforming from the inside out, we will likely encounter stress. Stress in our bodies, stress in our minds, stress in our relationships, and on and on. Practice Dvipada Pitham, Two-legged Desk, to help mitigate the current and future stress we may experience.
Twelve Months of fearless Yoga Asana | Salabhasana
The fourth Asana (posture) in the fearlessYoga flow, is “Salabhasana” or “Locust Posture.” This ‘baby backbend’ posture helps us to strengthen the muscles of the spine, buttocks, and the backs of the arms and legs. It also stretches the shoulders, chest, belly, and thighs. Some additional benefits include improving posture, stimulating abdominal organs, and stress relief.