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Baby Cradle

Yoga is a vast discipline  and its benefits are extraordinary.

The benefits of yoga range from pain relief, blood pressure reduction, relaxation,improved flexibilty ,inner peace, increased body awarness and much more!

The Baby Cradle Pose specifically targets your hips, relaxing them and improving their range of motion.

While this is not a traditional yoga pose over time you will notice an increased motion in your hips..this increased range of motion 

can help you advance in your yoga practice.

Namaste 

Vasisthasana/Sage Posture
Vasishtha is one of the most important Vedic Seers, author of several mantras of the Rig Veda the oldest book of Humanity.
The full version of Vasisthasana is beyond the capacity of most beginners.
This is the modified version suitable for all levels.
A powerfull arm balance, challenges your ability to stay calm and focused..
its name comes from the sanskrit word Vasistha which means 'most excellent', or 'best'.
The word implies the spiritual contentment that those on the Yogic path can attain.
Many great Yoga sages have been named 'Vasistha'.
Amongst its many benefits the pose lengthens the spine, stretches the wrists, strengthens the legs, arms, shoulders and wrists,builds core strength and improves balance.
‪Start in downward facing dog.

Bring your right hand towards the left edge of your mat,

along the midline of your body creating a right angle with your torso.

Balance on the outer edge of your right foot.

Bend your left knee and place your left foot on the floor in front of your right leg.

Bringing your left  hand to your hip.

Turn to look up as you extend your left arm toward the sky.

Gazing towards the fingers of your hand.

Exhale as you bring your arm down and transition into Downward facing Dog.

Repeat on the other side.

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Uttanasana/Standing Forward Fold

I rest completely into the support of the Earth.

Forward folds are poses that direct our awarness from the outside world towards the inner world.

Forward Folds are introspective, introverted by nature ..drawing us 'inside'.

Once we go 'inwards' we can tap into the grandeur of our Being.

It takes patience, time and a slowing down.

Stand  at the top of your mat with your feet parallel.

Spread your toes.Root down through all four corners of your feet.

Press your thigh bones back into your hamstrings making space 

between your belly and thighs.

Inhale as you stretch your arms up and extend from your belly up through your finger tips.

Exhale bend forward, and touch the floor .Bending your knees if necessary.

Keeping the space between the belly and thighs, hold your big toes.

Keep your leg muscles  firmly engaged .

Keep your hip joints directly above your ankles.

Use the strength of your inner thighs to widen your sit bones.

Inhale ,draw the sides of your waistline up and root your tailbone down.

Exhale and fold your torso deeply forward .

Hold for several breaths.

Bring your hands to the back of your calves.

Press your hands into your calves while moving your thighs back against this resistance.

Draw from your hands up into your shoulders to bring the shoulder blades more onto the back.

Hold for a few breaths then release.

Forward folds among their many  benefits :

Strengthen the feet , knees and thighs.They stretch the hamstrings and calves, improve the function of the digestive system,stimulate the liver, kidneys .

Relieve headaches,insomnia,fatigue and sinusitis.

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The World is constantly whispering to me that more is better.
I am so gratefull with where my journey is taking me.
I can synchronously learn and teach .
I get offers and mails the whole time about joining this or
doing that.
I often wonder ..to what purpose.
And the World keeps on whispering sometimes screaming .
more, more , more.
If you are not happy with Today ..why would you be happy with Tomorrow ?
I am happy.
I am fullfilled.
I like who i am.
That is enough for me ..
OM

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Virabhadrasana I 
I face forward to meet Life exactly as it is with an open heart.
With courage and fortitude..sensing the power of the courageous Hero within.
Virabhadrasana is a standing pose that demands focus and determination to meet its challenges.
It asks you to do several actions at once that seem to pull you in opposite directions.
You must lift up while grounding down and press forward while reaching backward.
This pose helps you tap into your own inner power as you face your challenges.

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Vriksasana (Tree Pose) has been identified in Indian relics dating back to the seventh century.
In ancient times wandering holy men called Sadhus would meditate in this posture for long periods of time as a practice of self discipline.
Learning to balance for most of us has more to do with our mental state than our physical abilities.
If you are stressed or if your mind is scattered your body will most likely be unsteady.
Amongst its many benefits Tree pose makes us strong and enhances our willpower.
This pose lengthens the spine,improves balance, opens the shoulders,chest,thighs and hips and calms the mind.
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There must be a method to turn Freedom on and Off.
But where do we go from here?
To waste a motion in a curve.
To glide down the city as if it was a cascade.
To chew the edges of your words.
To fall into the sound of water.
So that the ideas of thoughts would be framed into museums
and memorial sites.
Half pages torn out ..like the shadows of birds in a mile of snow.
But where do we go from here?

The Mukha Museum Project ,March 27 2014
The Pink Spy Exhibition

Tight hips affect everything from your ability to pick something off the floor to getting into a specific yoga pose. When our hips are tight they cause an overuse of the spine.

Opening the hips can improve our range of motion ,our circulation,decrease back pain and most importantly create an energetic release.

Yogic tradition holds the hips as a storage ground for negative emotions.

As the hips start to open there is greater freedom in the body and in our expressions creatively,physically,sexually and spiritually.

Stand at the top of your mat in mountain pose Tadasana with the inner edges of your feet touching.

Bring your arms parallel to the floor to help with balance.

With your feet close together ,heels lifted or flat ..exhale and squat down keeping your hips off the floor.

Widen your knees apart and lean forward between them .

Bringing hands into prayer. Stay there for a few breaths then release.

This pose is also helps relieve stress,mild depression and anxiety.

It is contraindicated for those with ankle and knee injury and those with high blood pressure.

Like a Geologist for the Soul,
Yoga shows us where to dig ..and what to dig for,
but the digging we must do ourselves.

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I believe in Pink.
I believe in Green.
I believe in Me.
I believe that Imperfect is Perfect.
I believe that laughing is the best medicine ever.
I believe in being strong when everything seems to go wrong.
I believe that Happy Girls are the Prettiest girls.
I believe that tomorrow is another day..
I believe in Kindness,in Compassion and Empathy.
I believe in Love.
I believe In God.
I believe that sometimes you just have to close your eyes and Jump.
Jump High.

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The traditions of Valentines Day date back to ancient  Roman times.

Saint Valentine's Day is  the day of Fertility and Love.

It is a day to celebrate love and devotion with your partners,friends and family.

Just as you can practice  Heart opening in your thoughts and emotions,you can experience

opening the heart space in your physical body too!

The opening of the heart can be experienced by everyone.

That is why i chose the this wonderfull yet gentle and supported backbend

1-Lie on your back.

2-Bend your knees and place your feet parallel to eachother ,hip width apart.

3-Inhale press your feet into the floor and lift your hips.

Lengthen your tailbone and extend from your pelvis through your knees.

Clasp your hands together under your back and roll both right and left shoulders

underneath one at a time.Hold for a few breath and release.

4-(Variation) inhale as you Press your feet into the floor ,lift your hips higher..shift your body weight

slightly as you bring both hands to cradle your back  ribs.

Hold for a few breaths then release.

Namaste!

Deepening the Dialogue with myself..as i merge two Worlds into One.
When do i become as free as the the Ocean?
When do i break 'this' identification?
When nothing impinges me.
When i no longer expend most of my energy to protect,
defend and uphold this 'identity'of Me.

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Surya Namaskar A
Sunlight Prayer.

New to Yoga?
Make Yoga part of your New Year's Resolutions heart emoticon
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A fresh start isnt allways reserved for the New Year or every month as
the moon shifts from one cycle to the next..a fresh start can take place every day,every breath.
The practice of Yoga is a tremendous teacher of Patience.
It teaches us the value of Process.
Shanti Shanti Shanti Peace Peace Peace
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Turning Mirrors into Windows

So much of what the Western World see as true Yoga is
beautifully achieved postures.
This is a mis-representation of Yoga's intentions,its many limbs
its many arms.
My Practice reveals my Imperfection's true depth.
Im very aware of my flaws..im not as perfect as you want me to be.
Fierce Love.
An Infinite run..
Turning Mirrors into Windows.

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I Choose Life - I Choose Love
Every day is a Miracle if we choose it. It's totally up to us - our perspective, our insight, our way of seeing life. Every challenge and confrontation is a perfect time to Grow. My vision is a radical & celebratory collaboration. and that lies within each of us.
Happy New Year heart emoticon
May we wellcome it all.
Wishing you a happy transition into the New Year!

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Savasana  -Corpse Pose

Have you ever had moments during the Christmas period when you were stressed?

Maybe even over stressed?

i  think i can safely say im speaking for all of us!

Rushing to buy the perfect outfit ,to buy the right presents,to cook a great meal,to visit

all your loved ones .. and the list goes on and on.

Rushing till the last minute.

I chose this pose because i think its perfect to deal with stressfull moments in our lives.

You can do this below pose anytime and anywhere.

I would recommend for at least 5-10 minutes.

Sit with your legs extended and your hands by your sides.

Support yourself with your arms as you recline onto the floor.   As you lean back keep your spine straight.

As you lie back relax your legs ,allowing the toes to roll out.

Allow your arms to move away from your sides,palms of your hands facing upwards.

Soften completely .Grab a blanket and stay in the pose for upto 10 minutes.

This pose calms the mind,reduces stress ,anxiety and insomnia.

It also reduces fatigue and rejuvenates the body.

Virabhadrasana II :Warrior II

Vira:Hero,brave 

Bhadra:Virtuous

Asana:Posture

Physical Benefits

Stimulates digestion and circulation

Lengthens the spine,Stretches the hips and shoulders

Strengthens the thighs,knees and ankles,Increases lung capacity

Mental Benefts

Develops willpower,Builds focus,Stimulates the mind

Warrior poses invoke the courage within us  to meet Life exactly as it presents itself to us.

They allow us to be grounded in the center of our true Being.

1-Stand in Tadasana 

2-Step your feet wide apart.

As you inhale extend your arms out to the side away from your midline

3-Turn your left foot in slightly as you point your right foot straight ahead.

Allign your right heel with the arch of your left foot.

4-Keeping your legs engaged ,exhale as you bend your right knee to a 90 degree angle.

Making sure your knee is stacked right over the ankle not beyond it.

Keep your torso vertical.

5-Hold for several breaths.

And repeat on the other side.

Namaste!
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Wall Straddle heart emoticon (Wall Yin)

Have you ever have one of those days where you didn't want to do anything ? You know you should practice some yoga, but your get up and go has got up and went? Where can you go for that support ? Well, your support may be as close as any wall! Put on some soothing music(,no need for shiny gold pants like mine) clear a space by your longest wall, grab a watch (preferably with a timer) and a cushion or blanket, and settle in.

You will need a bit of space for this one.. Start with your legs straight up the wall (or your variation of that) and then simply let gravity draw the legs apart, your feet sliding down the wall. Reach that position where the sensations are just right. When you want a little more, you can try resting your hands on your inner thighs. No need to pull though: allow your muscles to relax. Stay here for 3~5 or (10) minutes. When you are ready to come out, use your hands to push your legs together.
This pose relives fatigue in the legs and feet.
Soothes the nervous system,calms the mind,relieves back pain,headache,symptoms of arthritis,increases circulation and much more.

Cat-Cow

Cat Marjaryasana-Cow Bitilasana follow me on Elle.be<3

There is a maturity and wisdom that comes with the changing of seasons.

As the days get shorter and darker it starts to be a real challenge to get out of bed in the mornings!

Let alone practice some yoga.

This is perfect for anytime in your day and any where..even in your office during your 

lunch break.

1 Come on all fours with your wrists underneath your shoulders and knees underneath your hips.

Spread your fingers and root down through your hands.

Keep your arms straight.

Lift the sides of your waistline.

2 Inhale drop your navel and draw your heart forward.

Creating a concavity in your spine as you tilt your pelvis upward and lift your head.

3 Exhale as you round your spine up towards the ceiling.

Reversing the curve.

4Repeat steps 2  and 3 for 5 to 10 breaths.

Physical Benefits:

Increases spinal flexibility ,Aids digestion ,Increases circulation.

Therapeutic for carpal tunnel syndrome,tendonitis,and lower back injury

Mental Benefits:

Relieves mild depression and anxiety,Energizes the mind

My heart is gratefull.
One life to learn and grow.
One World to travel and see.
One Love to represent.
One teaching that has changed me.
Furnished with my full capacity.
Carrying the frequency of Courage.

I choose to grow in midst of any circumstance.
Facing my fears rather than run.

Namaste

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Boat/ Paripurna Navasana

Paripurna-complete

Nava-boat

Asana-posture

(Heips in developing Mental Concentration)

The practice of Yoga helps us find support by resting in our own Center in our own Being.

Knowing that there is an inner Stillness within is a huge sense of Freedom for yogis and non yogis alike.

The boat pose reminds me of Navigation.

An inner Compass.

Where do i want to go ?

Am i navigating through life with awarness or burying my head in the sand?

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Mental Benefits:

Improves concentration,Develops focus

Physical Benefits:

Improves posture

Lengthens the spine and neck

Improves balance,digestion and circulation

Builds core strength

Strengthens the legs,hips,arms and abdomen

Opens the chest,shoulders and throat

Contradictions:

Pregnancy (keep knees bent)

Neck or low back pain(keep knees bent)

low blood pressure

1.Sit in Dandasana Staf Pose.

2.Bend your knees and place your hands on your upper shins,

inhale and lengthen from the core of the pelvis up through the crown of

your head.

3.Maintain all the actions from Step 2.

Lean your torso back and balance on your buttocks

between your sitting bones and your tailbone.

4.Exhale and bring your legs out straight at an upward angle

while simultaneously stretching your arms forward.

Draw from the fingers up into your shoulders and bring the shoulder blades

even more onto your back.

Dont forget to flex your feet ,spreading your toes.

5.Hold for 30 to 60 seconds or as long as you can without losing the form of the pose, then release.

I know that waking up from a hangover can rank up there with having a tooth ache

or a stomach flu!

It can seriously be un-pleasant.

In addition to rehydrating with water and maybe some fresh juices,engaging in some yoga

poses can hasten your recovery.

Releasing toxins,improving circulation and aiding in digestion.

i would recommend the following pose for its many benefits.
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Viparita Karani : Reverse Process

Viparita:Inverted

Karani:Process,attitude

Physical Benefits

Increases circulation

Soothes the nervous system

Relieves fatigue in legs and feet

Relieves mild headache,backache and insomnia

Massages the kidneys,diaphragm and adrenal glands

Reverses the position of the internal organs ,regulating their function

Brings prana (life force energy) to the entire body

Contraindications:

Contraindicated for those with wrist,shoulder or neck pain.

For those with low back injury.

Contraindicated for those with high blood pressure,hiatal hernia and heart disease.

1-Sit on a bolster or a few folded blankets with your left hip against the wall.

Keeping both knees bent.

2-Reach your hands behind your body and lean your torso backward.

3.Finding a way to swivel your hips and bring your feet up the wall.

Keep your buttocks close to the wall and lie down on your back.

rest with your arms out to the side,palms facing upward.

Close your eyes and relax in the pose.

Breathing softly and evenly.