Cobbler | Yoga Pose

Cobbler | Yoga Pose

by | Mar 14, 2014 | Yoga Poses

This is a hip opening pose but you must keep the back straight and abdominals engaged so the Cobbler is a good back strengthener. Bring the soles of the feet together and as close to your groin as possible. Let the knees drop out to the side. I find the hardest part...
The Bridge | Yoga Pose

The Bridge | Yoga Pose

by | Mar 7, 2014 | Yoga Poses

Start off by laying flat on your back. Bring your heels close towards the bottom and keep the feet hip width apart with feet facing forwards. To initiate this move you need to tilt the pelvis upwards drawing the back flat into the floor. You can leave the arms by your...
One half Leg Forward Fold | Yoga Pose

One half Leg Forward Fold | Yoga Pose

by | Feb 20, 2014 | Yoga Poses

You are in your position of your forward fold. Take one leg and bend backwards at knee so that the heel of the foot sits beside your bottom. Roll the calf muscle out the way it give you a bit more room and stops pinching. Breath in and lift the chest and straighten...
Reverse Triangle | Yoga Pose

Reverse Triangle | Yoga Pose

by | Feb 13, 2014 | Yoga Poses

Front foot toes point forward. Back foot 45 degrees and that the heel and instep are in line. Again both legs are straight. Back arm slides down back leg as the front arm goes up with arm straight and back of palm staying in line so you are gazing at it. Breath in as...
Scorpion | Yoga Pose

Scorpion | Yoga Pose

by | Jan 30, 2014 | Yoga Poses

This is done as an add on to an Downward Facing Dog So you are in your down dog position and you will lift one leg off the floor keeping the leg straight. At this point the hips are still facing the floor. You then bend the lifted leg and bring the heel close to your...
Sphinx | Yoga Pose

Sphinx | Yoga Pose

by | Jan 23, 2014 | Yoga Poses

This is a great pose to help loosen up the lower back as it is quite a shallow bend. Lay on your front face down. Bring you arms beside you with elbows close to the body. Make sure the forearms are in a straight line. Finger tips should be about level with your eyes....