Tag Archives: balance

Yoga for osteoporosis

Posted on May 12, 2022 by thinkfirst

During some weeks of spring and summer at Rexburg Yoga, we will practice the series of poses suggested by Dr. Loren Fishman – Go here for more information on the background and studies on osteoporosis and yoga done by Dr. … Continue reading →

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Balance – a reasonable expectation

Posted on February 2, 2016 by thinkfirst

While achieving an amazing balancing feat like we sometimes see in advertising is unrealistic for the average person, a reasonable expectation for a regular yoga practice is improved overall balance. While there are many causes for loss of balance, a … Continue reading →

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Moon pose

Posted on November 8, 2012 by thinkfirst

A quote Quote from Mother Teresa “See how nature-trees, flowers, grass-grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence…we need silence to be able to touch souls.” See more about the Full Moon … Continue reading →

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Vasisthasana – pose dedicated to Sage Vasistha

Posted on June 12, 2012 by thinkfirst

The featured pose for this week is a challenging arm balance, the side plank. All of the postures that are named after sages are very difficult. Just like the path to become a wise teacher or sage is rigorous and … Continue reading →

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Bakasana – Crane Pose

Posted on May 22, 2012 by thinkfirst

The Baka in Hindu mythology comes from a story in the epic Mahabharata. Baka or crane is the disguise for a forest ogre inhabiting the forest where 5 brothers are exiled.

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Garudasana – Eagle pose

Posted on March 16, 2012 by thinkfirst

In Hindu mythology Garuda is the half man, half eagle that carries Vishnu on his travels. He is the king of the birds. The word is usually translated into English as eagle though according to one dictionary the name literally … Continue reading →

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