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Episode #62 | Vimanena
Vimanena - aka the "Glider or Arabesque" places a premium on leg strength/endurance and grace. As the leg rises the upper core acts as a centering station for the posture. Keep the chest open arching the torso. Pay attention to…
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Episode #63 | Marichyasana a
Marichyasana A - aka as the "bound forward hand around the knee pose", once bound; make sure to lead with the sternum, drawing the arms back in opposition. The straight leg remains active during the entire routine.
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Episode #41 | Rajakapotasana
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana "One-Legged King Pigeon Pose" takes us on a journey into deep backbends. Moving into the preparation of this pose the simple pigeon deeply works the hips/ groins and helps to release tension in this pelvic region of…
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Episode #40 | Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana
The "One Legged Dog" stretch increases the strength and flexibility of the shoulders. Additionally, the hamstrings, calf muscles and the Achilles tendon are stretched. The hamstring muscles in the raised leg, the biceps in the arms and the gluteus muscles…
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Episode #1 | Parivritta Trikonasana
The revolving version of the triangle is designed to lengthen the spine, spiraling energy and motion from the scarum to the crown of the head.
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Episode #2 | Bakasana
The "Crow" or "Crane" pose requires balance as opposed to brute force. Find the center of your being by engaging the bandhas, to create the awareness of gravity, and the sensation of lightness.
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Episode #3 | Utthita Trikonasana
In the "Triangle" the torso rolls open, aligning the shoulders with the front leg, while lengthening the spine from the sacrum to the crown of the head. Widen the shoulders by extending energy via the arms and fingertips.
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Episode #4 | Utthita Parsvakonasana
In the "Side Angle Pose," pressing the front knee against the arm will increase the rotation and energy level to the torso. Lifting the toes on the back foot will give you a greater understanding of the complete balance and…
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Episode #5 | Dirga Pranayama
The single most important foundation to your yoga practice.
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Episode #6 | Virabhadrasana a,B,C,D
In the Warrior Poses A,B,D...the back leg should be fully active in A,B, D. Use the outer edge of the foot pressing into the earth. As you release the hips, settling with gravity to the earth. The find the center…
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Episode #7 | Nakrasana
The "Crocodile" requires a cooperative orchestration of balance and movement. Each toe and finger serves as a spring to bounce the body. The hips lead the endeavor with support form the legs feet, and arms.
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Episode #8 | Ushtrasna
The "Camel" pose requires active engagement of the legs throught the routine. Be aware of the chest and heart area, pushing up the sky and opening fully, while rolling the shoulders back.
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Episode #9 | Dhanurasana
The "Bow" pose is where the arms are like the string of a bow and the body is the bow itself. The energy being propelled via the spine and up through the crown of the head is the arrow...the key…
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Episode #10 | Bhujangasana
The "Cobra" strengthens the spine, lower back, and stretches the muscles in the chest. By maintaining a constant exertion with breath control it is possible to create a greater arch in the spine, whereby the stomach and pelvic muscles are…
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Episode #11 | Vrkshasana
The "Tree" aids in balance control. Poor balance is often the result of a restless mind or distracted attention. It improves concentration while cultivating coordination. Since the weight of the entire body is being balanced on one foot, the muscles…
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