“Endings are not always bad. Most times they’re beginnings in disguise.” – Kim Harrison Photo by Ana Maruri The final posture in a yoga class is called savasana, or corpse pose. The same posture can also be called mrtasana, or death pose, but this term is used less often in the Western world. The pose means “ultimate rest” and is meant to allow the body and mind to relax … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia: What Is Asana?
Photo by Kelly Rodriguez “Asana is a steady, comfortable posture.” – Sri Swami Satchidananda Asana is the third stage or limb of the eight-limb yoga or Ashtanga Yoga. It is harmony with the body and usually refers to the postures one creates with their breathing, eating, feeling body. In Sanskrit, sthira sukham asanam, translated to asana, is a steady, comfortable … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia: Scale Pose/Elevated Lotus Pose
Lotus pose, or padmasana, is a traditional meditation posture. It is often photographed and shown as a calm, meditative asana. The Buddha is often depicted in the lotus posture. Lotus pose is one of the most important and useful asanas, especially when practicing pranayama, or breath control. The benefits of lotus pose are in circulation to the lumbar spine. It tones … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia: Supported Reclining Twist
Photo by Kelly Rodriguez Salamba Supta Matsyendrasana “Fire cannot quench fire, water does.” We have entered July. July is historically the hottest month in Central Florida. People are busy visiting our fabulous city, creating all sorts of energy and work for our various theme parks and excellent restaurants. For some, July is when people are preparing vacations and … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia: Forearm Stand
Pincha MayurasanaYour Monthly Yoga Pose We hold each other up because, in union, there is strength. Photo by Kelly Rodriguez Pincha means chin or feather, and mayura means peacock. The posture is referring to the feathered dance of the peacock. It is a light feeling, airy and beautiful. Forearm stand is also quite challenging. It is a posture that tests both your … [Read more...]
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