Standing Forward Fold or Uttanasana pose stretches the entire backside of the body and is known to soothe the nervous system. With feet hip-width apart and parallel, fold forward from your hips. Allow your head and arms to dangle over your legs. Option to grab opposite elbows and sway slightly. If you're holding tension in the jaw, circle the jaw or yawn out loud.
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Virabhadrasana II is a foundational pose used in the physical practice of yoga. In this video, I break down how to establish your foundation and common misalignments to be aware of through the front knee and pelvis.
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‘Root down to rise up’ is a commonly used phrase in yoga. You might hear this expression in class but not understand what it means or how to apply it throughout your practice. That is until you experience how the physical practice impacts you on and off of the mat.
In this blog post, we’ll go over the difference between feeling grounded and ungrounded. In addition, I offer a handful of questions to ask yourself regularly. And I’ll give you a few yoga poses to explore.
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