Category: Asanas
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Should Yoga Make You Sore?
You might expect to feel some aching or soreness after a heavy workout since your muscles are tired from being pushed hard and are working to repair themselves. But it is not only a heavy weight lifting session or cardio that can make you sore. Yoga is designed to work your muscles, sometimes harder than…
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10 Cool Alternatives to Cobra Pose
Yoga is one of the most popular forms of exercise, with millions of people all over the world practicing every day. One of the first poses that you may learn is Cobra Pose, an asana that opens your chest and stretches your spine. Cobra Pose is an incredibly versatile pose- but what if you need…
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Too Weak for Chaturanga? Here’s What You Can Do
Chaturanga is the most dreaded pose. You know that you’re too weak to stay up or move gracefully into it. You’ll move through this pose as quickly as possible in avoidance of frustration and as a way of not belly-flopping on your mat. Most people feel too weak for chaturanga because it requires strength from…
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Downward Dog 101: How to Do It and Why It Is Essential
Downward dog is interchangeably called downward-facing dog or in Sanskrit, adho muhka svanasana. Downward dog is an essential part of any yoga practice. For beginners and experts, downward dog can be a difficult pose to master. Downward dog is considered a resting pose and is simple to explain to others. To get into downward dog,…
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Does Downward Dog Ever Get Easier?
Maybe you’ve just taken up yoga, or you’ve been practicing now for a while, you might start asking yourself if any of these poses will come any more comfortable to you. Notably, one of the most widely recognized poses for yoga, the downward-facing dog can be a challenging pose for people just starting to practice…
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How Long Should You Hold the Sphinx Pose?
As you have probably learned by now, yoga is a valuable, low impact way to greatly improve flexibility and burn some calories without even realizing it. Although not as famous as the downward dog, the sphinx pose is just as popular in yoga, helping to heal the back while working the front and back cores.…