Asana spotlight: Utkatasana
Written by Brook McCarthy Often what is least palatable is best for us. Utkatasana is such a pose. As our thighs and belly begin to burn, we may back out of the pose or take [...]
Asana spotlight – Salamba Sarvangasana
Written by Brook McCarthy Being upside down can be confronting for some. Yet the benefits are many – combating hyperactivity, stimulating metabolism, increasing cardiovascular circulation and opening the heart. Salamba Sarvangasana, or Shoulderstand, is particularly [...]
Asana spotlight – Virabhadrasana I
Written by Brook McCarthy You're standing with legs spread and hips lined up. You've sucked in your belly and lengthened your spine. You bend your front leg to lower into Virabhadrasana I and your hips [...]
Asana spotlight – Adho Mukha Svanasana
Written by Brook McCarthy One of the fundamental yoga postures adho mukha svanasana, or down face dog, is an asana that continues to evolve for both new and experienced students. It is very [...]