Backbends are an excellent way to open up the heart center and chest. The Half Wheel Pose, called Setu Bandha Sarvangasana in Sanskrit, stretches the spine, back of the neck and shoulders. It is a pose that builds strength and flexibility for the Full Wheel pose and energizes the body and mind.
Do Yoga Exercises for the Lower Back & Knees
Lower back pain is a chronic condition that hits a large part of the population. Performing various yoga poses can be quite therapeutic in treating this condition. Some poses actually lend handily to sore knees as well. If pain isn't an issue, then these poses can help maintain a strong lower back and knees.
Do Yoga Meditation
Yoga meditation is a centuries-old practice that can reduce stress, improve memory and awareness, and stimulate the immune system. It is a discipline that requires determination and patience, but the efforts are worth the rewards.
Learn the Tristhana in AshTanga Yoga
Learning how to properly perform tristhana in AshTanga yoga can be the most difficult part of your practice, as it includes three distinct components that require your complete focus. Striving to perform tristhana perfectly in your yoga practice should never end, as a yogi knows well that, despite your level, you can always learn to improve tristhana.
Sequence Power Yoga Poses
Create a sequenced power yoga workout by linking 3 poses to form a more fluid routine. You can choose any standing posture as your starting point. From the first pose, you should be able to move smoothly and fluidly into the next pose and so on into the third position. There are literally hundreds of poses that can be worked into a sequence. Use only 3 poses for each sequence. Try the following Power Yoga sequence to get you started.