ANDREA - a full time Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi instructor.
I fell in love with yoga over seven years ago, when I got a Nintendo DS and bought a game called Let's Yoga. From then, I began 'playing' yoga everyday, sometimes twice a day. At first, the practice was more physical for me, but after few months I started to really count on yoga to bring me a sense of calm during especially chaotic days. Soon after, I began recognizing the benefits of a regular asana and meditation practice and continued to incorporate yoga daily - not just during times of chaos. I found myself feeling more energized, more compassionate, happier, and with more awareness. Now, I teach full-time and couldn't be happier to do what I love. What began as a physical practice for strength and flexibility quickly became a lifestyle. I teach my students to take their yoga off the mat and apply the principles learned in the class to their lives outside of the studio. I do not only teach my philosophy, I live it.
Thursday, 27 June 2013
Backbends - if you want your back more bendy
Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Joga pod holým nebom
Nejde o ucelený kurz jogy, kde by hodiny na seba nadväzovali, resp. bolo potrebné sa zúčastňovať jednotlivých po sebe nasledujúcich hodín, skôr nás motivuje možnosť cvičenia jogy vonku, na vzduchu, pod holým nebom, na zelenej tráve, ... s pokecom a fotením po cvičení :)
Saturday, 8 June 2013
Four-Limbed Staff Pose (Chaturanga Dandasana)
The completed form of Chaturanga Dandasana is quite difficult to perform at first, until your arms, back, and legs are strong enough to support you. From Plank Pose, begin by lowering your knees to the floor and then, with an exhalation, lower your sternum to within an inch or two above the floor.
Even experienced students have difficulty with Chaturanga Dandasana. Lay a thickly rolled blanket on the floor below your Plank Pose, parallel to your spine. Lower yourself lightly onto this support. Use it minimally, just enough to keep yourself afloat.
Benefits:
Strengthens the arms and wrists
Tones the abdomen
And here are some preparatory poses:
- Plank Pose
- Bhujangasana
- Urdhva Mukha Svanasana