Yoga Enjoy – Page 16 – All About Yoga: Poses, Types, Benefits, and More

ANUSARA YOGA LISTEN TO YOUR HEART AND FLOW

March 18, 2016

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DISCOVER WHAT ANUSARA YOGA MEAN (AND WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF YOGA THERE ARE), WHAT THESE YOGA CLASSES ARE LIKE, THEIR BENEFITS AND THE ESSENTIAL POSTURES

I made this post with the help of Sara García Cacho, anatomy teacher in THECLASSyoga training and founder of Shensara Salud where she helps people manage their own health (on Instagram, @shensarasalud). With this information you will have a clear foundation on anusara yoga to build your practice on.

Anusara yoga is a hatha yoga system that unifies 5 biomechanical principles of alignment that can be applied to all physical positions and postures, along with a non-dual tantric philosophy.

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WHAT DOES ANUSARA MEAN?

Anusara means, among others, “the soul that flows with the universe.” It is a type of yoga that is based on hatha yoga, but with an important philosophical and intentional component.

ANUSARA: go with the flow |follow what your heart dictates

Anusara is a hatha yoga method that is based on 3 pillars:

1- The universal principles of alignment that are precise actions based on the natural biomechanics of the human body making the practice elegant and therapeutic.

2- Non-dual tantric philosophy, which is a celebration of life since it considers that the entire Universe is a manifestation of the Divine, both light and darkness, from the most gross or unpleasant to the most subtle or luminous. Unlike classical or Vedanta philosophy, it does not aim to transcend real[……]

Take a swing at aerial yoga at home

February 25, 2016

Over the past decade, aerial yoga classes with names like “anti-gravity,” “flying” and “acrobat” yoga have appeared on studio schedules – and with names like those, there’s an intimidation factor.

But many people don’t realize that if you’re capable of sitting on a playground swing or lying on a hammock, you’re actually capable of doing aerial yoga.

Despite its sexy appearance, aerial yoga isn’t just about the spectacle of hanging from a silk swing. Like traditional yoga, it actually has many stress- and pain-relieving benefits. In fact, being able to invert with the swing’s support can decrease spinal compression in the same manner as inversion tables used by physical therapists and chiropractors. Personally, I find that supported inversions in a yoga swing ease pressure and release my low back in a satisfying way no other technique ever has. Because of this, I was inspired to hang one in my garage gym and recommend it to anyone who gets relief from low-back decompression or simply wants to add a fun tool to their health and wellness arsenal at home.

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Courtesy D. SantasYou can find numerous yoga swings online with prices ranging from $50 to $150. Although swings are generally made of silk or silk-like fabric in a consistent hammock size (I refer to the U-shaped section of the swing as the “hammock”), there are variety of handle styles available. Some swings feature only drapes of fabric as holds on either side, while others have single, double or triple sets of handles. My s[……]

EVERYTHING YOU’VE WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT ACROYOGA

January 1, 2016

You’ve probably heard about Acroyoga or you might have witnessed group of people doing acroyoga in Bondi or in Sydney and wonder what is it really? Read on to learn everything you’ve wanted to know about acro yoga?

1. What do I love about Acro Yoga?

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One thing that Acro Yoga gives is that connection between two people. I’ve read lots of studies about the benefits of touch, and without a doubt with the right partner the and bond you get with Acro Yoga is just sensational!

What many people love about Acro Yoga is how much fun it is! Without a doubt, there are so many health benefits of Acro Yoga too, just like practicing normal yoga. I’m just so thankful to be able to do Acro Yoga at Bondi – the world’s best beach!

2. What is Acro Yoga – how is it different to yoga?

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In Acro Yoga, any areas you need to develop (strength, flexibility, coordination etc) becomes immediately noticeable. Why? Because you have a partner relying on you. Can this be scary? Absolutely, however I truly believe this is a safe environment to look honestly at yourself, find where you need to develop and take the path to self-improvement in a really supportive group setting. There’s a beautiful exchange that occurs in Acro Yoga where you work with your partner to strengthen and develop each other for the benefit of the partnership. One of my greatest joys teaching Acro Yoga at Bondi is seeing my class grow together – it’s such a beautiful thing!

3. What are the practical differences between yoga and Acro Yog[……]