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.

Wednesday, 9 October 2013

Eagle Pose

Eagle Pose / Garudasana

(gah-rue-DAHS-anna)
Garuda = the name for “the king of the birds” or Vishnu’s vehicle

1.  From Tadasana start to bend both of your knees keeping your back as straight and vertical as you can.

2. Shift your weight to your right leg and lift your left foot off the floor.  Cross your right leg with your left and wind your left foot behind your right calf.

3.  Raise your arms up to the sides until they are perpendicular to the floor then bring them toward your chest bending your elbows placing your right elbow in the crook of your left elbow.

4. Next wrap your left forearm behind your right forearm with your left fingers grabbing your right palm.

5. Hold the pose for as long as you like and release. Practice again, this time switching sides.


Benefits
- Stretches ankles. calves, hip flexors and upper back
- Strengthens your back and legs
- Improves your posture and balance

Cautions
- Do not perform if you have a knee injury
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