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.

Sunday, 13 October 2013

Adept’s Pose

Adept’s Pose / Siddhasana

(sid-HAHS-anna)
siddha = accomplished, fulfilled, perfected

1. From Dandasana bend your right leg in until your heel is at your centre.  Bend your left leg and place your left heel on top of your right.  Your left inside ankle will rest just behind your right interior ankle.

2. Keeping your back straight, your bellybutton puuled in and your shoulder blades down your back, place the backs of your hands on their corresponding knees.

3. Place your thumbs and forefingers together symbolizing union between body and mind.

Benefits
- Strengthens your neck and spine
- Opens your hips and knee joints

Cautions
- Do not perform if you have a back, hip or knee injury


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