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 2 October 2013

Upward Bow Pose Headstand Pose

Upward Bow Pose Headstand Pose / Urdhva Danurasana Sirsasana

(oord-VAH don-your-ahs-anna shear-SHAHS-anna)
urdhva=upward, inverted
dhanu=bow
sirsa = head


1. Lie on your back with your knees slightly bent and your arms by your sides. Make sure your hands are a palms width away from your hips and that your fingers are spread wide grabbing the ground.

2. Slowly curve back your neck and lift your chest until the top of your head or forehead is touching the ground. If you are learning this pose, it is a good idea to stack two yoga blocks underneath your upper back to help support your head and neck. The points of contact now are your head, forearms, hands, buttocks and feet.

3. One at a time, rotate your arms around the front and place your elbows on the ground and clasping your hands behind your head.

4. Start to raise your buttocks off the ground. When you feel ready, straighten your legs and reach for the ground with your toes pushing your hips into the air and your chest to the front.

Benefits
- Stretches the front of your body from head to toe
- Strengthens your back and legs
- Stimulates organs in your abdomen and neck

Cautions
- Do not perform if you have a back or neck injury
 
 
We did this pose yesterday with my girls, here are some pics :) 



Upward Bow Pose Headstand Pose / Urdhva Danurasana Sirsasana
(oord-VAH don-your-ahs-anna shear-SHAHS-anna)
urdhva=upward, inverted
dhanu=bow
sirsa = head

1. Lie on your back with your knees slightly bent and your arms by your sides. Make sure your hands are a palms width away from your hips and that your fingers are spread wide grabbing the ground.
2. Slowly curve back your neck and lift your chest until the top of your head or forehead is touching the ground. If you are learning this pose, it is a good idea to stack two yoga blocks underneath your upper back to help support your head and neck. The points of contact now are your head, forearms, hands, buttocks and feet.
3. One at a time, rotate your arms around the front and place your elbows on the ground and clasping your hands behind your head.
4. Start to raise your buttocks off the ground. When you feel ready, straighten your legs and reach for the ground with your toes pushing your hips into the air and your chest to the front.
Benefits
- Stretches the front of your body from head to toe
- Strengthens your back and legs
- Stimulates organs in your abdomen and neck

Cautions
- Do not perform if you have a back or neck injury

- See more at: http://www.mryoga.com/backbends/#sthash.g0MXamDo.dpuf

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