Post Archive by Month: April,2019

Why autumn is the best time to get back into Yoga

It’s a spectacular time of year here in the Adelaide Hills. The streets are set ablaze by the comforting and awe-inspiring colours of autumn. As summer starts to fade, there is perhaps no better time of year to return to the mat and get back into yoga. It can be hard getting back into looking after yourself after the thrills

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Bikram Posture #26 – Blowing in Firm Pose

Breath is an integral part of health and wellness, so what better way to end your Bikram Yoga session than with some intentional breathing that delivers amazing health benefits to body and mind? As you settle into the the Blowing In Firm Pose, also known as the Kapalbhati In Vajrasana, focus comes to the breath. The goal of this asana

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Bikram Posture #25 – Spine Twisting

Don’t let the name of this amazing pose fool you! While it may sound uncomfortable, it’s actually one of the most celebrated poses within the Bikram Yoga flow. It comes second to last in a hot yoga session and provides such a powerful service to the spine that many people look forward to it all session long! The Spine Twisting

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Bikram Posture #24 – Head to Knee with Stretching

The Bikram Posture Head to Knee (also known asJanushirasana)helps the lymphatic system. It helps get rid of toxins, pathogens, and anything else the body shouldn’t have around. While the lymphatic system does a great job, it can’t do it on its own. Unlike other systems in the body, the lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump or other movement mechanism. It

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Bikram Posture #23 – Rabbit

Rabbit is a fantastic posture for balancing out the spine after the deepest backbend in the series,Camel pose. It rounds out the body for the final couple of postures. Tips: To get the proper grip in this posture cradle your heels in the palms over the towel, getting a firmgrip. Lower tour chin, round your shoulder, collapse your chest and

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Bikram Posture #22 – Camel

When most of us thing of camels, we think of the heat of the desert and an animal with unimaginable strength and fortitude. The Bikram Posture Camel, also known by its traditional Sanskrit name of Utrasana, brings to life all of the symbolism of the camel – and it helps impart the strength and power of this gracious animal as

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Bikram Posture #21 – Half Tortoise

The Bikram Posture Half Tortoise Pose (aka Ardha Kurmasana)provides the maximum and ultimate relaxation. Bliss as your head goes below your heart! Benefits: Rejuvenates and relaxes the whole body Assists in relieving digestion problems and constipation Stretches the lower part of the lungs and helps increase lung capacity Great for respiratory conditions Tips: The only posture of the Bikram series

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Bikram Posture #20 – Fixed Firm

The Bikram Posture called Fixed firm pose (aka Supta Vajrasana) is a fantastic way to stretch the hip joints and the diaphragm. The pose can be extremely difficult at first as the posture does not favor western sitting habits, but this is entirely normal. It can take some time to slowly become used to this and comfortable with the position,

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Bikram Posture #19 – Bow

It looks difficult and even painful, but the Bow Pose is actually one of the most relaxing and rejuvenating of all the Bikram Yoga postures. Also known as Dhanurasana, the Bow Pose puts focus on the core both front and back for a deeply stretching, toning, and strengthening posture. No matter what kind of athletic or hobby sport you may

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Bikram Posture #18 – Full Locust

Full Locust (Poorna Salabhasana) continues to strengthen and improve the flexibility of the spine. It is a demanding postureand can seem difficult to improve, but regular practice and patience over-comes even this challenge. Just like the Wright Brothers with the first flight, how high can you go? Benefits: Firms abdomen, upper arms, hips and thighs Increases spinal strength and flexibility

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