December 9, 2009 – 7:19 am
Lovely, lovely… and, despite the exertion involved a nice relief from the previous posture, Dekasana- airplane.
The support of one, or two hands if you wish, certainly helps. The support of the arms provides leverage, allowing for greater extension through the lifted leg, with that foot active and energized.
With a last inhale in airplane, getting a [...]
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December 8, 2009 – 6:04 am
I’d have cranked the heat… but it is Canada, after all!
In our neck o’ the woods we’ve seen celebrities of all stripes, most notably the whole Twi-hard phenomenon as they make their homes locally (roughly) to film the monster vampire franchise.
Anywho… a celebrity nearly as big, at least in his own mind, and certainly more [...]
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October 28, 2009 – 9:03 am
Historically throughout my years of oscillating practice, the pleasure of Eka Pada Rajakapotasana- or One-Legged King Pigeon OR just plain ol’ Half Pigeon- has, quite frankly, eluded me. In fact, more often than not, when given the opportunity to avoid it, I’ve been more than happy to do so.
I tend to be tight, tight, tight [...]
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This is a posture I really do like… oh yes. In fact, it’s a posture I play with a little to give the old thighs something to really scream about! As I near the end of my series of Sun Salutation A, I’m already anticipating the bliss in the delicious agony that is Powerful Pose… [...]
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How often can you say that you let go, relax, completely? Even if you are one who meditates, meditation is still an activity of engagement and distinct focus.
Savasana, as in any yoga posture, requires a certain focus. However unlike in meditation, rather than constantly directing attention to non-attention, shall we say, it is a practice [...]
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It was a lovely practice today. Short but lovely. Only half an hour as girl-child was left on the computer… please don’t judge. Ahem.
Anyways, this posture is near heaven for me. It’s a posture in which I can remain for days… or at least, many, many moments. I love looking down my abdomen, torso straight [...]
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OMG… One of my favourite postures. I can stand in Tree Pose for (insert ValleyGirl accent here) like, forever.
From Mountain Pose, the trusty and so very foundational, Tadasana… I’m presuming toes are already spread, three points engaged, arches drawing up, with big ol’ quadriceps pulling kneecaps heaven-ly… bring weight to left foot. With the help [...]
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