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Gomukhasana

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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Optimum Wellness – Knees

The article that we are drawing from this month on knees comes from Yoga Journal We will be learning and doing chair and eagle pose as our featured poses for the month. It is possible to injure or slow down … Continue reading

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Optimum Wellness – Legs

The focus for Yoga for Optimum Wellness this month is legs and knees. Muscles surrounding the knee joint must be both strong and yet flexible to properly align and stabilize this sensitive joint. Mindfully practicing yoga can accomplish both over … Continue reading

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Knee alignment exercise

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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