by Sherri Koehler | Feb 11, 2015 | Asana
Sanskrit: Sukha – Ease, easy Easy Pose (“pose of ease”) In the Iyengar system of nomenclature, Sukhasana and Swastikasana are two names for the same pose. Swastikasana is Sanskrit for Crossed-Limbs Pose. However, a variation of Siddhasana may also be...
by Sherri Koehler | Feb 11, 2015 | Asana
Sanskrit: Adho – downward Mukha – facing Svana – dog Downward-Facing Dog Pose Benefits: If held for a longer duration energy is restored to someone who is feeling fatigued. This pose is very calming despite the energizing effect on the body. Relieves...
by Sherri Koehler | Jan 25, 2015 | Blog Posts
On September 5, 2008, I started my 200+ hour teacher training course for Hatha Yoga in Portland, Oregon. Although I’d successfully completed a shorter, beginning teacher training course in Seattle, Washington, in the spring of 2006, this training established me...
