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...
by Sherri Koehler | Feb 11, 2015 | Asana
Sanskrit: Surya – The sun, a reference the the solar deity in the Vedic tradition. Namaskar – A salutation, particularly to a deity. Comes from the root word, Namas which means ‘to bow to’ or ‘to adore’. Related to namaskarasm, a...
by Sherri Koehler | Feb 11, 2015 | Asana
Sanskrit: Chatur – Four Anga – A limb Danda – Staff Four-Limbed Staff Posture Benefits: Strengthens the arms Develops power and mobility in the wrists Tones the muscles of the abdomen and core Contraindications: Those suffering a wrist injury or...
