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.

Easy Camel Pose

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Guided Yoga: Easy Camel and Ego Eradicator Poses

Reading Time: < 1 minute Easy Camel is an introductory version of Camel Pose. As students advance and are ready to explore, have them move on to the next step!

Ego Eradicator opens the lungs, consolidates the magnetic field, and brings the brain hemispheres to a state of alertness. 

Stretch Pose

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Guided Yoga: Stretch and Back Platform Poses

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By working on the navel point, stretch pose resets the entire nervous system and strengthens the abdominal area.

Kundalini, or the science of breath and angles, teaches you to avoid traditional static poses to awaken cosmic energy believed to be dormant in all of us.  The Back Platform Pose is one of the important postures of the Kundalini Sequence.

Skull-Shining-Breath-or-Kapalabhati

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Guided Yoga: Skull Shining Breath or Kapalabhati

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Skull Shining Breath or Kapalabhati is a pranayama technique that can help release toxins. It particularly cleanses the air passageways in the body. This breathing technique is one of the internal purification methods in Hatha Yoga. Nevertheless, mind detox is also possible with the regular practice of this pranayama.