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 | 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: Tri – Tri/Three Kona – angle (Utthita – extended) (Extended) Triangle Pose Benefits: Stretches and strengthens ankles, legs, and hips Opens the chest & shoulders Increases flexibility in the back and spine Improves circulation to...
