When else in life other than soccer or sport do we engage in a weekly battle where we face opposition that genuinely wants to defeat us? Everything is relative, so whether you are playing in the Champions League final or your over-40’s C division game, you are facing an opposition that will do pretty much anything to defeat you. Yes, you may be friends before and after … [Read more...]
Namaste with Natalia: King Pigeon
Eka Pada Rajakapotanasana, or King Pigeon, is a challenging and rewarding back-bending posture that works to open the heart and chest. This pose can be modified to be accessible to all levels of practitioners. When practicing this pose with the back leg held and the heart opened, it is important to ensure proper alignment and breath. Before beginning the pose, it is … [Read more...]
Namaste with Natalia: Downward Facing Dog
Downward facing dog is one of the most recognized yoga postures. It is a common posture in most yoga classes and can be accessible to various bodies. Simple modifications allow for nearly anyone to practice this posture and still receive the many benefits adho mukha svanasana has to offer. Yoga is an ancient practice. It was passed down orally and, as a result, its … [Read more...]
USTA: College Tennis Season
February at the USTA National Campus always means one thing – the start of the college tennis season. This year marks an important year for college tennis in Lake Nona as the campus will play host to the NCAA Division I, II and III Championships in May, but before that, the action kicks off this month with the return of College MatchDay. College MatchDay is the … [Read more...]
Namaste with Natalia: Ujjayi Breath
Ujjayi Pranayama Come to nearly any yoga class and the instructor will mention the breath. The breath is essential in yoga practice. However, the breath is essential in soccer practice or swimming practice as well. Heck, the breath is essential in driving a car or reading this article. The breath is ESSENTIAL. It is what gives us life! In yoga, the breath, or prana, is … [Read more...]
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