http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/yoga-poses-blog.html Sensational Yoga Poses Blog, page index and yoga pose index. en-us yoga poses Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:59:37 GMT Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:59:37 GMT sensational-yoga-poses.com YogaPosesUpdateBloghttp://feedburner.google.com http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/anatomical-position.html In anatomy the Anatomical Position is the only reference. For yogii's that's a bit limiting. Here are some suggestions for alternative anatomical reference positions and how they could be useful. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:59:37 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/balancing-on-one-foot.html Having a hard time balancing on one foot in yoga poses like eagle pose, tree pose or Warrior 3? Practice stabilizing your foot and ankle and learn how to feel and control your center of gravity. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:07:10 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/dance-of-shiva.html Combat mental fuzziness. The dance of shiva is a mind-body exercise that can be done in five minutes a day. It improves concentration, coordination and helps you handle complex tasks with ease. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:21:03 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/knee-pain.html Alleviate knee pain by learning to feel and control your body. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:19:10 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/hamstring-stretches.html This set includes some "warmup" stretches to make the actual hamstring stretches easier. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:53:41 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/hand-stand.html Scared of going upside down? Work comfortably towards hand stand with a step-by-step approach. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:07:22 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/meridians.html The 12 Normal meridians of traditional chinese medicine are linked in a network with a specific pattern of flow. This can be useful for meditation as well as providing a guide for stretching the body. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:19:03 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/smart-knees.html Smart knees is an experimental program designed to help you overcome knee pain. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:57:52 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/balance-basics.html Learn the basics of balance and how they apply to balancing on your feet as well as your hands (and even on your head.) These principles are applicable in activities like running, martial arts as well as yoga poses. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:09:06 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/jim-bennitt.html My friend Jim Bennitt is running a yoga retreat in Aruba this March. If you've got the time and want to treat yourself, then check this opportunity out. Jim's studied with Andrey Lappa, who was my most important teacher. He's also studied extensively with Rod Stryker. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:09:06 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/downward-facing-dog.html In down dog you can make your arms long, your spine long and yes even your legs long. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:43:35 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/chaturanga.html Having difficulty doing chaturanga dandasana? Make this yoga pose easier by angling your forearms and adding tension to your torso and legs. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:32:49 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/core-stability-exercises.html These core stability exercises do not require physio balls or wobble boards. And they aren't crunches either. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:30:55 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/rotator-cuff-exercises.html These rotator cuff exercises can be done seated or standing and as part of a yoga warm up. They can also be done as part of a breathing exercise. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:14:50 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/breathing-exercises.html I've rewritten breathing exercises with details of four different breathing techniques that between them use the spinal erectors, intercostals, respiratory diaphragm and transverse abdominus. By learning to feel the muscles that you breathe with you can learn to feel your breath (and control it.) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:21:59 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/basic-yoga-poses.html I've revised the Basic Yoga poses page so that it focuses on basic actions that you can work on in each pose. Actions include lengthening the spine, creating space in the hip joints and spreading and retracting the shoulder blades. (And that's just the beginning! Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:49:45 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/tensegrity.html Tensegrity structures are formed from a network of tension elements that span non-connecting compression elements. Because the compression elements don't touch, tension elements can distribute loads completely so that the structure actually becomes stronger under load. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:30:14 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/tensegrity.html Tensegrity is one way of working towards a yoga poses with effortless effort. It involves a balance of space and tension. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:05:56 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/anatomy-trains.html Myofascial meridians relate "chains" of muscle sheets of connective tissue. Understanding these anatomy trains can make it easier to develop muscle control. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:19:50 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/seated-forward-bend.html Do you hunch your back while doing forward bends? Here's how to un-hunch it. And I've added video! Included: tips on how to stretch your hamstrings. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:40:59 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/respiratory-diaphragm.html Breath deeply. Learn how to feel, understand and use your respiratory diaphragm. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:05:37 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/spinal-column.html Do you understand your spinal column? The better you understand it the more effectively you can use it. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:45:45 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/shoulder-blades.html Simple exercises for feeling and stabilizing your shoulder blades. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:45:45 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/anatomy-for-yoga.html Anatomy that you can feel and experience. Learn to operate your body more effectively while doing yoga poses. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:57:27 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/anatomy-for-yoga.html Anatomy is boring if all you do is learn names and functions of bones and muscle. Anatomy for yoga is a guide to feeling, controlling and experiencing your anatomy so that you truly understand it. You'll be better able to control your body as a result. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:55:42 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/psoas-major.html Psoas is a hip flexor but it can also compress the lumbar spine, causing low back pain. And it can also be used to shoot the pelvis back or up, depending on how you are positioned. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:40:32 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/yoga-poses-blog.html#Video-Activating-Serratus-Anterior-Part-2 Further lessons in controlling serratus anterior. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:06:40 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/yoga-poses-blog.html#Video-Activating-Serratus-Anterior-Part-1 Trouble activating serratus anterior? Learn how with these simple instructions. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:06:40 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/psoas-stretches.html What's the deal with the psoas and lifting the 12th set of ribs? It seems that the key lies in the connective tissue that holds the kidneys in place. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:52:14 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/hip-joint-questions.html Hip joint questions answered. Get pinching in the groin in knee to chest type poses? Does your thigh come out of the hip socket? Here are some suggestions for dealing with these problems. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:18:50 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/richard-freeman.html These are some notes from a workshop that I took with Richard Freeman at Space Yoga studio in Taipei. He reminded me a lot of the actor Hugo Weaving, in a good way. And I laughed and learned alot. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:30:44 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/create-stability.html Are your yoga poses stable? If you give your muscles a stable foundation you may find it easier to improve flexibility and build strength or simply to hold your yoga pose. If you Create stability you may find it easier to balance and control your body in general. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:59:02 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/yoga-inversions.html Are you afraid to step outside of your comfort zone? Who isn't. Yoga inversions like headstand and handstand are one way to practice doing things out of the ordinary. To make it easier you can work towards these upside yoga poses one step at a time. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:59:02 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/chair-pose.html Got week legs? Turn chair pose into a full squat. Exercise your legs and your pelvic floor and make your utkatasana stronger. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:46:07 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/meridians.html How good are you at feeling your body? Controlling it? Meridians lay with the connective tissue of our body. This network transmits change as either tension or electrical charge. By understanding this network you can get better at feeling your body and controlling it. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:27:06 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/arm-balances.html In most arm balances you have to press your leg down against your arm in order to lift higher. To stay balanced when reaching a leg back, reach chest and shoulders forwards. Read more about Bakasana, Eka Pada Bakasana, Eka Pada Koundinyasana, tittibasana. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:59:12 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/balance-exercises.html Having trouble staying balanced while moving? Do you not understand the basics of balancing? Learn how to feel your center and control it with dynamic balance exercises. They're fun and challenging at the same time. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:53:12 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/handstand.html Learn how to stabilize your shoulders for handstand. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:26:32 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/yoga-balance-poses.html In yoga balance poses, to stay balanced, feel and control the relationship between your center and your foundation. Apply this to balancing in Handstand, Headstand, Arm Balances, Mountain Pose, Tree, Eagle, Warrior 3, Half Moon, Side Plank and More Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:26:32 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/jumping-into-handstand.html Having trouble jumping into handstand with feet together from downward facing dog? Try jumping into "middle position" first. And while you are there get your shoulders ahead of your wrists so that you stay balanced. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:26:32 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/yoga-poses-blog.html#Balancing-on-One-Foot Latest tips: How do you "process" the information your foot sends you when balancing on that foot. It depends on what you are trying to do. But if you want to stay balanced here are some simple guidelines for staying balanced. Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:12:47 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/foot-exercises.html#anatomy Foot anatomy for forming the arches of your feet. Learn simple actions to activate your arches and ground the bases of your big and little toes. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:49:39 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/feel-your-body.html Different ways to practice feeling your body so that you become more body aware. If you want to improve coordination and control, start by developing your awareness. Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:56:12 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/squats.html Body Weight Squats are a great for building leg and back strength and creating heat. Learn how to do them Intelligently. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:08:20 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/kicking-up-into-handstand.html When kicking up into handstand with control and grace the most essential element is using your legs (off course) but once you've learned that, direct your awareness so that you can kick up with minimal effort and maximal grace. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:59:04 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/center-of-gravity.html Learn how to feel your center of gravity, and how to shift it relative to your body or keep it in one place. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:46:53 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/l-shaped-handstand.html Handstand is a an upside balance pose. Use L shaped handstand to get used to being upside down and to practice kicking up. Also use it to get used to using your hands to feel your balance pont. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:45:41 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/downward-dog.html In downward dog you can use your shoulders to push your ribcage away from your hands. For extra length expand your ribs and push your pelvis away from your hands. To get the feeling for all of these actions, practice downward facing dog in stages. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:33:58 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/serratus-anterior.html Learn how to deliberately activate this muscle by focusing your awareness in the right place. Use it for stability in plank, side plank and more. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 02:59:55 GMT http://www.sensational-yoga-poses.com/obturator-internus.html Consciously activate obturator internus and the other hammock muscles of the deep six to create space in your hip joint. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:41:34 GMT