Goddess Pose

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Guided Yoga: Goddess and Simple Spinal Twist Poses

Reading Time: 3 minutes Channel your inner goddess (or god) with this strong squat, also referred to as Fierce Angle pose. This pose can help you get in touch with your feminine side, build heat in the body, and find balance both internally and externally.

Vakrasana or the Twisted Pose makes the spine flexible and removes fat around the waist.

Warrior 3 Pose

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Guided Yoga: Eagle and Warrior 3 Yoga Poses

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Eagle’s agility and sharpness of mind and the balancing of the wind by both wings in action are all mimicked by this unique asana.

Warrior III pose (Virabhadrasana III) is also commonly known as Airplane pose.  The combination of balancing on one leg while trying to find my center of gravity, keeping your core engaged, and breathing at the same time make it a difficult pose. 

Cobra Pose

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Guided Yoga: Child’s Pose and Cobra Pose

Reading Time: 2 minutes Balasana is the Sanskrit word for Child’s Pose. Although it is a very simple posture, its effects are profound. The gentle forward-folding motion allows one to tap into deep states of relaxation, as it triggers the rest-and-digest mode of our parasympathetic nervous system. This is why Child’s Pose is often used to open a Yoga class, as a resting posture, or to wind down at the end of a sequence. By allowing us to let go of our egoic identifications, Balasana allows us to connect to our inner child, or Heart center: the part of us that is trusting, pure, and authentic.

This asana resembles a serpent with its hood raised.

Warrior 3

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Guided Yoga: Bridge and Warrior 3 Pose

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Bridge Pose stretches the chest, neck, and spine as well as the reproductive and digestive organs. It calms the mind and boosts mood, helping with anxiety, fatigue, and depression.

Warrior 3 pose, or virabhadrasana III, is a challenging pose of balance and strength.

Downward-Facing-Dog-Plank-Flow

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Guided Yoga: Downward-facing dog plank flow

Reading Time: < 1 minute Downward-facing dog plank flow may be performed to help with weight loss, as it requires a substantial amount of muscular effort and energy. The integration of movements works the whole body. The use of the breath in the flow promotes mindfulness, which may help with making positive decisions.

Camel Yoga Pose

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Guided Yoga: Camel and Hero Yoga Poses

Reading Time: 2 minutes Camel Pose is a backbend that stretches the whole front of the body. It is performed on the knees and is often used as preparation for deeper backbends.

Virasana or Hero Pose is a balm for tired legs at the end of the day, as well as an alternative to Lotus for seated meditation.

Dolphin Yoga Pose

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Guided Yoga: Dolphin and Downward Dog Poses

Reading Time: 2 minutes Dolphin pose strengthens the core, arms, and legs, while also nicely opening the shoulders.

Downward Dog Yoga Pose replicates a dog bending forward, hence the name downward facing dog pose. This asana can be practiced by any beginner too and with all its benefits, one should include it as a part of daily yoga practice.

Reclining Twist

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Guided Yoga: Reclining Twist and Bound Angle Poses

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Reclining Twist Yoga Pose tones the spinal column and removes stiffness of the spine and shoulders. It also helps stimulate the large intestines and elimination.

Reclining Bound Angle Pose is a deeply relaxing yoga position that is recommended for students of all levels.