Your Monthly Yoga PoseUtthita Parivrtta Anjaneyasana “Now this is a story all about how my life got flipped-turned upside down.” – Will Smith as Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Life has changed. The life we knew in January 2020 is far different from the life we live now. Life has turned and placed us into a new posture. For this month’s yoga pose, I chose waterwheel or extended … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia: Easy Pose, Sukhasana
I’ve been writing these articles to inspire people to try some yoga, to see poses, and maybe try them at home. My goal has been to inspire you to see something, try it in the comfort of your home, and maybe gain the courage to go to a yoga class. Yoga has many interesting looking postures. It helps build strength and increase flexibility. It is recommended for stress … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia: Rabbit Pose
Your Monthly Yoga PoseSasangasana Spring has sprung, and the birds, bees and bunnies are out and about. With the Pig Run of Lake Nona and Easter right around the corner, kids may be getting ready to run and open some Easter baskets from the Easter bunny. For this month’s yoga pose, I found it fitting to try rabbit pose, or sasangasana. Rabbit pose is a back opener with … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia: Upward Facing Dog
Your Monthly Yoga Pose Urdvha Mukha Svanasana “It smells like UPDOG!” “What’s UPDOG?” Upward facing dog, or urdvha mukha svanasana (updog for short), is a pose commonly seen in vinyasa yoga classes. It is a pose that flows from chaturanga into downward facing dog. Downward facing dog is the sibling pose of urdvha mukha svanasana. Updog is a heart opener; it is … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia: Bow Pose
Your Monthly Yoga PoseDhanurasana If you’ve ever taken one of my yoga classes, it’s likely you’ve heard me say, “Let your heart shine.” This visual of seeing light streaming out of your heart is a way to connect to your “heart center.” Ideally, it provides both a visual and visceral sensation of warmth, strength and lightness from your chest cavity. By simply hearing, … [Read more...]