In November, our Posture of the Month is Garbha Pindasana, the Embryo in Womb Pose. As an advanced seated balancing pose, it is said to promote focus and a balanced mind, and has a whole host of other great health benefits, incl. a positive effect on your Manipura Chakra…
Read MoreIn October, our Posture of the Month is Bharadvajasana, a seated Twist. An easy to attain posture with multiple benefits and a beautiful metaphysical background…
Read MoreIn September, our Posture of the Month is Upavista Konasana, the Center Splits. As an advanced hip opener, this asana will likely be a major challenge for most students, but we will offer a variety of alternative postures to practice in the process of working towards the full splits.
Read MoreIn August, our focus will be on balance, with the Eagle Pose, Garudasana, being our Posture of the Month. Come along and build the balance and core strength to stay calm and steady on one leg.
Read MoreOur July POM is the Handstand, Adho Mukha Vrksasana. An aspirational posture for many yogis, the handstand is daunting and enticing at the same time. So use this opportunity to practice all month long with us, both the preliminary postures and the real thing!
Read MoreThis June, we are training our abdominals by practicing the boat pose, Navasana. Come along and build the core strength required for more challenging inversions and arm balances.
Read MoreDoubling as a hip opener and balance pose, Svarga Dwijasana - or Bird of Paradise pose - is a both a challenge and a delight to the avid yogi.
Read MoreOur April POM will be Kapotasana, the Pigeon Pose. Sounds familiar but looks strange? That’s because you will have practiced its sister pose, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, the Half Pigeon, many times in class. So now, let’s introduce you to the original pigeon!
Read MoreThe story of sage Koundinya is one of balance and steadfastness and it is easy to see why this asana is named after him. And of course, it has a bunch of great health benefits, which is why we keep practicing it even centuries later ...
Read MoreOur February POM is Vrischikasana, the Scorpion Pose. Considered one of the hardest yoga poses, this advanced arm balance + back bend + inversion requires a high level of core strength, but will help improve your balance and strength tremendously once you master it…
Read MoreOur December POM is Yoganidrasana, the Yogic Sleep Pose. What may look like an impossible pretzel, is in more technical terms a deep forward bend or, to be more precise, an inverted forward bend reclined pose. Read on to find out more…
Read MoreOur November POM is Parsva Kakasana, the Side Crow, the last arm balance for 2022. Find out more about the fine difference between Side Crow and Side Crane, and the benefits you can expect when practicing Parsva Kakasana.
Read MoreOur October POM is Astavakrasana, the Eight Angle Pose, yet another challenging arm balance. Find out more about the remarkable legend of its namesake, and the benefits you can expect when practicing Astavakrasana.
Read MoreOur September POM is Tittibhasana, the Firefly Pose, a fun and challenging posture that requires both strength and balance. Read more to learn about its benefits and the chakra it is associated with…
Read MoreOur August POM is DwiPada Viparita Dandasana, the Two Legged Inverted Staff Pose. Add this beautiful challenging back bend and deep heart opener to your repertoire and enjoy its benefits…
Read MoreOur July POM is Sirsasana, the Headstand. Frequently referred to as the ‘King of Postures’ among the yoga community, this full inversion is challenging yet a wonderful asana to master.
Read MoreOur June POM is Natarajasana, the Dancer’s Pose. Keep reading to hear about its benefits and the beautiful spiritual meaning of the ‘Lord of the Dance’… Can you guess who we are referring to?
Read MoreOur May POM is Utthita Hasta Padangustasana, the Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose. What may look comparatively easy, is an exercise in balance, strength and conscious breathing. Bonus points for a relaxed smile on your face…
Read MoreIn April, our POM is Gomokhasana, the Cow Face Pose, which doubles as a hip opener and chest opener. Continue reading to find out about the benefits of Gomukhasana and discover the reasons why cows are considered sacred in Vedic culture.
Read MoreIn March, our POM is Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, the King Pigeon Pose, an extra deep hip opener. It helps improve circulation to your legs and feet, increases your range of motion, and can make it more comfortable to sit in meditation or seated asanas…
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