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Three .. Common Postures ..

Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)


Energizes the body; improves digestion; relieves headache, insomnia, back pain & fatigue; strengthens the arms & legs; relieves stress; stretches the calves, arches, hands, shoulders & hamstrings
Cautions: Carpal tunnel syndrome, pregnancy (do not do this in your later terms), high blood pressure, headache

 

Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana)


Stretches thighs, knees, ankles, hips, hamstrings, calves, shoulders, chest & spine; helps relieve stress; improves digestion; relieves backache; stimulates abdominal organs
Cautions: Headache, low & high blood pressure, heart condition; neck problems

 

Upward Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)

Stimulates abdomen; strengthens spine, wrists & arms; stretches lungs, shoulders & abdomen
Cautions: back injury, carpal tunnerl syndrome, headache, pregnancy

 

Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)

Increases stamina; stimulates abdominal organs; strengthens & stretches legs and ankles; stretches groin, chest, lungs & shoulders; relieves backaches, especially through second trimester of pregnancy
Cautions: neck problems, high blood pressure

[1] The therapeutic applications and cautions (www.yogajournal.com)

Two .. Ujjayi Pranayama ..

Ujjayi Pranayama is called the ocean sounding breath ~ by contracting the glottis with the inhalation and exhalation, it sounds like an ocean. This Pranayama is done through the nose, though it is helpful to begin practicing breathing through the mouth.

To make the ocean sound, make the syllable "h," feeling the contraction in your throat. Keep this contraction engaged on the inhalation and exhalation. After a couple of breaths try to close the mouth, breathing through the nose while still making the ocean sound in your throat.

Heat may be your first sensation when practicing the ujjayi breath. It is said that by this breathing, Yogis can create enough heat to melt snow around them. This technique also gives an inner energy to master impossible seeming physical efforts. Making the ujjayi breath louder (not faster) during a difficult pose can help release tension in the body, opening it to greater levels of flexibility and endurance.

One .. What Style of Yoga Fits You? ..

Do you want to gain flexibility and promote relaxation?
Hatha Yoga integrates postures with regulated breathing and meditation.

Do you like to break a sweat?
Fig Yoga, "Fig" Newton Campbell's trademark class, has an intensity like no other, working muscles you did not know existed.

Would you like an eclectic workout?
Body Conditioning incorporates yoga, pilates and dance to an eclectic selection of music.

Are you looking for a high-energy, rigorous workout?
Power Yoga will help you build stamina and gain energy and vitality while increasing strength and flexibility.
Are you looking to tone key areas of your body without added joint strain?
Pilates isolates and strengthens the "powerhouse" - the abdominal and lower back muscles, then moves to focus on the smaller core muscles essential to good posture and a strong foundation.
Are you pregnant and want to keep your body tone throughout the whole term?
PreNatal uses breath to help you stay calm and relaxed, including postures to strengthen and tone your rapidly changing body.

This newsletter is for informational purposes only. Contents in this newsletter and on this web site should not be used as any form of advice. It is always a good idea to consult your doctor.

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