Tag Archives: asana instruction

Warrior 2 and Side Angle Practice

Posted on July 31, 2014 by thinkfirst

Several class members wanted the playlist and a copy of this flow, so here it is. Each song has a few postures to play with until the song is over. Each person flows at her own speed and stays with … Continue reading →

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Take yoga with you

Posted on May 6, 2013 by thinkfirst

The season is here for our students to be camping, hiking, walking, running, traveling and getting outside. We encourage y’all to take a simple practice with you. This week we will learn a simple flow for the 6 movements of … Continue reading →

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Gomukhasana

Posted on October 8, 2012 by shelly

What is it about a cow that makes us feel that all is right with the world?  For my daughter she believes that cows are loving critters.  She has been collecting cow stuff for years and her room looks like a … Continue reading →

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Dandasana – Staff pose

Posted on August 28, 2012 by thinkfirst

Danda means staff or stick in Sanskrit. A staff has the meaning of support. The musical staff supports and identifies the notes in a piece of music. The staff in an office or school are the people that support the … Continue reading →

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Hindu Ark story

Posted on May 23, 2012 by thinkfirst

Navasana or boat pose is the featured pose today. Nav in Sanskrit is a ship or sailor. The most famous ship worldwide in history is that ship that saved mankind from the flood. This deluge story can be found in … Continue reading →

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Mula Bandha

Posted on December 6, 2008 by thinkfirst

The first week of December we did a practice that discussed the red light reflex and poses that help us be aware of the muscles that are involved in the reflex and to notice if we have that hunched over … Continue reading →

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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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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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