Browsing Category

Yoga basics

Yoga basics

Breathwork: Take a deep breath

In the yoga tradition, the individual soul is called “Atman.” From the Sanskrit root “at,” meaning “to breathe,” a soul is defined as “That Which Breathes.” Our life begins with a breath. We know that a baby has been…

Pose Library Yoga basics

Parivrtta Trikonasana: Revolve your Triangle

Pronounced: pah-ree-VUR-tah    tree-koan-AH-suh-nuh Revolved Triangle From the Sanskrit roots “tri,” meaning “three,” and “kon,” meaning “angle,” Trikonasana is named for the shape it resembles. While Triangle is one of the more simple poses, Revolved Triangle, its evolution, is deceptively…

Pose Library Yoga basics

Vrksasana: Tree Pose

Tree pose reminds us to grow our roots along with our fruits.  If a tree only grows fruit, it will become top heavy and fall over.  If we focus only on external indicators of success, we will ultimately do…

Pose Library Yoga basics

Pose of the Week: Raised Hands Pose

In this week's Pose of the Week, Steven Espinosa demonstrates Raised Hands Pose or Find length and strength in this foundational standing pose. You'll experience a grounding through the legs and circulation through the whole upper body as your…