Downward Dog
Downward facing dog, or in Sanskrit, Adho Mukha Svanasana has become a universal icon for yoga. It’s a foundational asana that is common in all styles and traditions of Hatha yoga including Iyengar, Ashtanga, [...]
Chaturanga with Strength
by Andrew Olson As a Physiotherapist one of the most common yoga injuries I see is anterior shoulder pain that has been caused by practicing Chaturanga Dandasana. People generally describe their pain as an ache [...]
Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)
Shoulder stand can be a tricky business. It’s all too easy to strain your neck or put undue pressure on your shoulders. The full pose, Salamba Sarvangasana, is considered to be an intermediate posture so [...]
Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulder Stand)
Technique: Primary Instructions Take two or three blankets neatly folded to stack-size, and place one on top of each other about one hand distance from wall. The folded edge is out away from wall, blankets [...]
Svarga Dvijasana (Bird of Paradise Pose)
Technique: Primary Instructions Begin in Parsvakonasana (right leg in front), with your right arm inside your right leg. Reach your left arm straight up Internally rotate your right arm and wrap it inside and around [...]
Restorative Savasana
In this short video below we offer you the ultimate Restorative savasana and teach you how to prop a blanket cradle for the head. If you would like to explore Restorative Yoga in greater depth [...]
Bakasana – Crane (Crow) Pose
Bakasana is an arm balance so requires strength and poise. In Crane you have arms straight and in Crow they are slightly bent. Both variations are as much about stability, courage and successfully playing with [...]
Supta Baddha Konasana
Supta Baddha Konasana, the queen of restorative yoga poses creates an instant state of relaxation for the mind, body and spirit. But correctly setting up the props can be tricky. Using props to support the [...]
Pincha Mayurasana (Feathered Peacock Pose)
This pose is a strong forearm balance and an invigorating inversion. It’s not a suitable pose for beginners but it is great for intermediate and advanced classes as there are stages of attainment. In the [...]