by Sherri Koehler | Feb 11, 2015 | Asana
Benefits: Opens the shoulders, triceps, underarms, and chest in the upper body. The legs are also given a good stretch. Tapping over the breastbone activates the thymus gland which produces 65-75% of the lymphosites in the body. Lymphosites work to consume unhealthy...
by Sherri Koehler | Feb 11, 2015 | Meditation
Start first with some deep yoga breaths, feeling the body being breathed by the air moving in and out of the lungs. Feel the body settle, the muscles releasing from their effort. As the body settles into just the movement of breath let the mind start to settle as...
by Sherri Koehler | Feb 11, 2015 | Meditation
Simple focus on the breath in the body is one of the many methods of developing Dharana, or concentration. Since the breath is always with us it is a very helpful tool to settle the mind and establish a single point of focus. This helps us to cultivate a deep...
by Sherri Koehler | Feb 11, 2015 | Asana
Sanskrit: Vrksa – A tree Tree Posture Benefits: Strengthens the legs; thighs, calves, and ankles. Especially helps to stabilize weakness in the ankles Stretches inner thighs and groin as well as chest and shoulders, when the arms are raised up. Tones the muscles...
by Sherri Koehler | Feb 11, 2015 | Asana
Sanskrit: Tada – A mountain Mountain Posture Tadasana is the foundation for all standing postures just as Dandasana is the foundation for all seated postures. Benefits: Standing correctly is grounding to both the body and mind Helps to improve posture by...
