November 7, 2009 at 10:44 pm (Asanas, Practices, Yoga)
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Strong Standing poses help to build strength and lengthen the muscles.
Seated Meditation with Belly Breathing
Dandasana
Reclined Hero (Supta Virasana)
Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Triangle (Utthita Trikonasana)
Tree (Vrksasana)
Standing Big Toe Hold (Utthita Hasta Padanghustasana)
Half Moon (Ardha Chandrasana)
Wide Leg Forward Fold (Prasarita Paddotanasana)
Intense Side Stretch (Parsvottanasana)
Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Head To Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana)
Staff Pose (Dandasana)
Savasana
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” ~ Mahatma Ghandi
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November 3, 2009 at 2:27 pm (Quotes)
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“Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit more.”
~Mark Twain
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October 24, 2009 at 10:06 pm (Asanas, Yoga)
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Garudasana
Garudasana or Eagle Pose is strengthening for the legs, improves balance, and helps with the immune system.
Cross the right leg over the left leg. Hook the right foot around the right calf. Cross the left arm over the right arm and bring the palms together. Lift the elbows up slightly. Squat down just a little. Stay focused.
If you are feeling weak, ground the foot on the earth rather than wrapping around the calf. You can also do this pose seated on a chair.
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October 24, 2009 at 9:57 pm (Quotes)
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“Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes, that he also believes to be true.” ~ Demosthenes
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October 14, 2009 at 4:07 pm (Quotes)
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“I must admit that I personally measure success in terms of the contributions an individual makes to her or his fellow human beings.”
~Margaret Mead
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October 10, 2009 at 1:17 pm (Asanas, Practices, Yoga)
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Having a strong core can help with back issues as well as posture. Include a few core poses in your daily practice – or just tackle those pesky abs with a core focused practice!
Seated
Easy Twist
Baddha Konasana
Navasana (Boat Pose)
Ardha Navasana (Half Boat Pose)
Bharadvajasana’s Pose (Seated Twist)
Lying Leg Lifts w/ bent legs
Lying Leg Lifts w/straight legs
Lying Leg Lifts w/ straight legs – but lower in thirds
Lying Twist
Savasana
Quote by Jim Rohn: “The more you care, the stronger you can be.”
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October 7, 2009 at 2:31 pm (Quotes)
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“One moment of patience may ward off great disaster. One moment of impatience may ruin a whole life.”
~Chinese Proverb
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September 28, 2009 at 10:31 pm (Quotes)
“Everyone is a prisoner of his own experience. No one can eliminate prejudices–just recognize them.”
~Edward R. Murrow
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September 28, 2009 at 10:23 pm (Asanas, Yoga)
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Uttansana (Standing Forward Fold) is calming and helps to relax the spine and hamstrings.
Stand with feet hip width distance. Inhale, hinge from the hips and bend forward. Bring the fingertips to the earth, feet or shins. Inhale and lengthen, exhale and release deeply into the pose. Relax for a few breaths.
If you have back issues or really tight hamstrings, keep the knees soft.
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September 27, 2009 at 10:14 pm (Quotes)
“Don’t be afraid to go out on a limb. That’s where the fruit is.”
~ H. Jackson Browne
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