Lisa’s Yoga Pose Breakdown 101
Monarch on Redbud | Photo Credit: Lisa Ware Sanskrit | विन्यास vinyāsa; vi-NYAAH-sa is a Sanskrit term often employed in relation to certain styles of yoga. The term vinyasa may be broken down into its Sanskritic roots to assist in decoding its meaning. Nyasa denotes “to place” and vi denotes “in a special way.”…
5 Minutes 4 Positive Change Half Lord of the Fishes Sanskrit: Ardha Matsyendrasana Benefits: Stimulates the liver, stimulates the kidneys, stretches the shoulders, stretches the hips, stretches the neck, relieves fatigue, relieves sciatia, relieves backache. Lisa’s Asana 101 (ARE-dah MOT-see-en-DRAHS-anna) ardha = half Matsyendra = king of the fish (matsya = fish indra = ruler), a…
~ 5 Minutes 4 Positive Change ~ Staff Pose Sanskrit: Dandasana Benefits: Improves posture, strengthens back muscles, stretches the shoulders, stretches the chest, can provide relief for sciatia Lisa’s Asana 101 | Dandasana Staff Pose A great alternate pose for meditation. Active and relaxed. Yin and Yang. Nice. Love this posture. More Benefits Strengthens the…
5 Minutes 4 Positive Change Malasana | Garland Pose | Lisa’s Asana 101 Benefits: Stretches the ankles, groin, and back, tones the belly, reduces fatigue, strengthens the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. Start in Goddess Stance. Bring hands to heart and begin to sink into a low squat. You may keep elbows inside the knees…
~5 MINUTES 4 POSITIVE CHANGE~ Half Pigeon Sanskrit: Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Benefits: Opens the shoulders and chest, stimulates the abdominal organs, stretches the thighs, groin, psoas, abs, chest, shoulders and neck. Lisa’s Asana 101 | Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
5 MINUTES 4 POSITIVE CHANGE Downward Facing Dog | Sanskrit: Adho Mukha Svanasana Benefits: Relieves stress, stretches the shoulders, hamstrings, and calves, strengthens the arms and legs, improves, digestion, helps relieve headaches, and can be therapeutic for high blood pressure and sinusitis. Lisa’s Asana 101 One of my most have poses. A resting point. A working…