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.

Friday, 1 November 2013

Warrior II / Virabhadrasana II

Warrior II / Virabhadrasana II

(veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna)
Virabhadra = “warrior” the name of a reincarnation of Shiva

1. From Tadasana lunge forward with your right leg bending your knee so that it is on top of your right ankle. Your back leg remains straight and your left heel pushes backward so that your left foot is on a 45-degree angle with your toes pointing toward your core.  Push into the ground with the out side of your foot.

2. Your right heel should be in line with the arch of your left foot, which will pivot your pelvis so that it is facing sideways.  Turn your torso to face sideways as well and lift your arms so that they are parallel with the floor and in line with your legs.

3. Turn your head so you are looking forward over your right hand.  Make sure that your belly button is pulled in toward your spine and that your shoulder blades remain down your back.


Benefits
- Stretches your legs, ankles, groins, chest and shoulders
- Strengthens your legs and skeletal structure
- Stimulates organs in your abdomen
- Relieves back aches

Cautions
-Do not perform if you have a neck injury
-Do not perform if you have high blood pressure

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