Develop a deeper understanding of yoga practices as you explore the articles in this blog.
What qualities come to mind when you think of a tree? Strength? Stability? When you consider the conditions that a tree has to withstand maybe flexibility or resilience?
Think of these qualities when you practise vrksasana, the Tree Posture.
Read MoreRevolved Head-to-Knee Posture (Parivritti janu sirshasana) is a favourite posture of mine. It comprises a twist and a side bend, stretching the side of the torso and toning the spinal nerves and muscles. Some find this posture relaxing, others find it stimulating. Play with it and see how it makes you feel.
Read MoreA variation of cat (marjariasana) or cat-cow is found in many styles of yoga, and the basis of many other asanas.
It is one of the most accessible postures; you can practise it from an all-fours position on the floor, kneeling, sitting on the floor or in a chair, or from a standing semi-squat.
Cat mobilises our spine, stretching the front and the back of the torso, and massages the abdominal organs. If you spend long hours sitting at a desk, driving or for any other reason, try Cat as a way to relieve stiffness in the back.
Try cat today!
Read MoreHow is your posture? Do you feel a little rounded in the back? Tight around the chest? Tired?
Cobra and sphinx are back bending poses that can help improve your posture by strengthening your back and opening through the chest. Bonus! Back bends can also stimulate digestion and energise the body.
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