In restorative yoga, there is no intense effort or strain. Your body can completely relax and let go. You use props to either support your limbs or apply a gentle, grounding pressure. You can practice restorative yoga however it works best for you. Some people prefer to do a session three...
This is an excellent yoga posture to do in the Sun Salutations especially if you have low back problems. Entering a mild Chair Pose (Less than the on the way up and the way down will greatly relieve pressure and tension around that area. It may mean the difference between your lower back...
The corpse pose is a position of relaxation that allows for rest and healing to occur. It's named after thepostureof a dead body. In Sanskrit it's called Savasana and is pronounced: “sha vah sana.” "Sava” means “corpse” and “asana” means “pose”. Each yoga session typically b...
For the estimated 70 million adults who experiencechronic sleep issues, bedtime yoga may be an effective addition to your nightly routine.1Yoga is amindfulness practicethat connects the mind and body through intentional breathing, physical postures, andmeditation. In addition to a wide range of othe...
We offer Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga and most teachers will offer alternatives in their classes for every level of progression. Both TLC students and staff (and even Fearne Cotton!) have felt the benefits of trying classes like Marcia Sharp’s Dharma, which we’ve been livestreaming on Mondays ...
1. Savasana with mindful breathing There is a Sanskrit proverb that says, “For breath is life; if you breathe well, you will live long on Earth.” Contemporary science agrees. It doesn’t seem to matter whether we use diaphragmatic breathing (also called belly breathing), deep ribcage brea...
Utkatasana(Chair Pose) Savasana(Corpse Pose) Anatomy Tadasana is the cornerstone of the standing poses. It is used in between standing poses as a physical barometer, a place of return where you can quietly assess how the body feels after a preceding asana. ...
Bring your head closer to your knees, deepening the forward fold. 18. Awkward Chair Pose (Utkatasana) Breathing: Inhale. Drishti (Gaze): Back of the thumbs. Steps Inhale and bend your knees, lowering your hips as if sitting in a chair. ...
In a single movement, roll onto your back and bring your legs up the wall. After several minutes, bend your legs and roll to one side to come out. Corpse Pose (Savasana) Sanskrit Meaning:Sava(Corpse) Yoga Level:Beginner Pose Type:Supine ...
From bubble baths to foam rolling, everyone has their own unique recovery routine. Here, 13 athletes share how they recover after a grueling workout.