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Updog and Cobra

Posted on February 19, 2008 by thinkfirst

I ran across the wonderful explanation of the difference between updog and cobra. Enjoy!

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Our nervous system

Posted on December 13, 2007 by thinkfirst

What we feel as stress, is the product of the sympathetic nervous system or the “fight or flight” response: an almost instantaneous surge in heart rate, cardiac output, blood pressure, sweating, shallow breathing, combined with a tensing of muscles. Internally, … Continue reading →

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Knee alignment exercise

Posted on December 11, 2007 by thinkfirst

Seated Shins in Thighs out Inquiry Sit with left knee bent.  Take left hand and press into outer left shin  and right hand into inner thigh.  Press firmly as you slide heel down into  an extended position.  Pull knee back … Continue reading →

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Moon Salutation

Posted on November 15, 2007 by thinkfirst

Here’s a photo example of the basic poses for the moon salutation. If you enjoy this routine and want to change it every now and then, I recommend replacing standing head to knee with triangle then moving into half moon … Continue reading →

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Funny comic

Posted on September 9, 2007 by thinkfirst

 Here’s a question I hope I never hear in our class, even if you wear pink! This was in the Sunday comics from www.comics.com on Sunday September 9, 2007

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Advanced yoga is…..?

Posted on September 2, 2007 by thinkfirst

What distinguishes a beginning yoga practice from an advanced practice? Let’s be clear that an advanced practice does not have to include holding the splits while in a headstand. Let’s compare body, mind and breath and how it might be … Continue reading →

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