The Dynamic Weight-Bearing Spinal Twist
Roll up a yoga mat and let it twist, balance, stretch and strengthen you… all in one gentle, almost-lazy reclining pose that can be done in under a minute. Continue reading
Tag Archives: abdominals
Visual Yoga Blog: The Half Balancing Boat
An abdominal-strengthener, upper-back stretch, shoulder-joint stretch, balancing position that is like having an entire yoga class rolled into one pose. Continue reading
Visual Yoga Blog: Chaturanga On Steroids
Part balance, part strengthening pose, chaturanga on steroids brings a renewing twist to yoga’s answer to push-ups. Continue reading
Visual Yoga Blog: Levitation on a Budget
Now that I’ve shown you the Cheater’s Guide to Getting into Lotus Position, you’re ready for the next step: levitation. Well, the next step is “meditation,” but that doesn’t get you as excited as levitation… And you know us attention-mongers: anything (including pandering shamelessly to the lowest common denominator) to get you to “click here.” Continue reading
Visual Yoga Blog: The Superman Pose
Tone your legs, lower back and abdominals with this irreverent send-up of Superman flying. Who needs superpowers when you’ve got two yoga blocks? Continue reading
Visual Yoga Blog: The Quad Stretch Fulcrum
You could do an inversion, then open up your hip joints, do another pose to stretch the lumbar spine and yet another one to stretch your quadriceps, then do some light ab work… or your could just do The Quad Stretch Fulcrum. Brought to you for your yogic convenience. Continue reading
Visual Yoga Blog: The Abs-and-More Position
A simple variation on a yoga pose that tones the abdominals, relaxes the low back and provides a gentle inversion. Continue reading