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Jan 13

Urdhva Dhanurasana (Bridge or wheel pose, upward bow etc) ऊर्ध्व धनुरासन from last nights advanced class.
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Urdhva Dhanurasana opens the chest so the lungs can function better, it stretches the muscles of the chest, belly and hips and legs, while engaging the muscles on the back body. Urdhva Dhanurasana stretches the organs in the belly, stimulating circulation and increasing the functioning of the organs. It also massages the kidneys and stimulates the adrenal glands, which make us feel more energised and alive. It’s a pose with a plethora of benefits so well worth the effort!
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It is known to enhance the vital force that surrounds your heart and the distributive force that is all over your body (pran and vyana), therefore helping you become more aware of things and also building the courage to battle any challenge that comes your way.As a major "heart-opening" yoga pose, Upward Bow stimulates the fourth and fifth chakras (energetic centers), located at the heart and throat centers, respectively. Many practitioners keep the heart and throat centers closed off and protected, but opening these chakras (chkrasana is another name for it) can increase emotional growth, confidence, and self-esteem.

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Jan 12

Backwards extensions week
I may not be able to take you to Greece with me this year, but I will be able to take you backwards a bit this week.
See you in class:
Tuesday advanced 6-8pm
Thursday gentle/beginners 6-7pm
Sunday 10-11.30am General
Book what you must on www.xenoyoga.com under online classes.

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Jan 7

Changing perspective is important, in the way we see things we should constantly change the angles!

6-7pm tonight you can join me on zoom for a gentle yoga class. Suitable for all, so if you want to try something new, you are felling down, lonely and isolated. Even if you are a regular yoga practitioner but wish to flow in an easy session,
Send me a pm and I will send you a zoom link.
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Jan 6

When @atraila is taking photos while you are teaching on zoom. From last night's advanced class 6-8pm.
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परिवृत्त पार्श्वकोणासन करने की विधि और फायदे - Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose)
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Activates the Solar Plexus: With the pressure at the abdomen while taking a twist in Parivrtta Parsvakonasana, the network of nerves located in the abdomen, known as the solar plexus, get activated improving the functioning of the organs related to the abdomen. The glands related to the Endocrine System, and mainly the pancreas are encouraged to secrete hormones, keeping them balanced.

Detoxifies the entire body with the flow of prana: While the abdominal area gets a gentle massage improving the endocrine system of the body in Parivrtta Parsvakonasana or Revolved Side Angle Pose, it also helps in the improved functioning of the organs like kidney, liver and spleen. The twisting in this pose helps to bring in fresh flow of blood through these organs mentioned, helping in a complete detoxification of the entire body. Throwing the toxins helps to give room for a smooth flow of prana.

General Benefits

Keeps the sacrum, the base of the spine strong: In this Revolved Side Angle Pose, the hip twists completely, putting pressure to the base of the spine, the sacrum. This gentle pressure reduces the blockages around the lower spine with the contraction of the muscles around there thus helping in the flow of smooth prana throughout the entire spine. This eventually tones and strengthens the spine.

Deep stretch to the entire leg muscles: The extended leg get a deep stretch at the hamstrings, the quadriceps, the calves, improving the flow of blood and toning the muscles of the leg from the hips.

Deep stretch to the upper body at the shoulders and the chest: The twisting of the upper body in Revolved Side Angle Pose, with the extension of the shoulders and the chest, stimulates and tones the diaphragm.

Improves the lung capacity: While the diaphragm gets extended and stretched in the twist, the breathing capacity improves toning the lungs.

Works on improving the balance

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Jan 2

Happy 2021!
New years resolutions,
It’s human nature to be attached to the outcome we want. When it comes to resolutions or goals, this can really hinder progress towards the goal. One of the reasons for this is because it creates a sense of fear. Fear is one of the reasons you often don’t do what it takes to get what you want, even if you know exactly how to get it. Just the fear of not being successful, not achieving that goal, keeps you from even trying.
Another reason attachment to the outcome can be a problem is because it takes away the focus from the present. What you’re doing in the present moment, is what will impact your future. But if you’re spending time fantasizing about the end outcome, it takes away your focus from what you could be doing right now to actually get there.

First class for 2021 tomorrow morning at 10.
Let's be in the present 😍

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Dec 16

Sanskrit: पद्मासन, padmāsana)
For thousands of years wherever yoga went lotus went with it.

The ancient yogis equated chakras, the centers of energy and consciousness in the body, with lotuses. For example, mani padma is the lotus filled with gems at the solar plexus; hridayapundarika, or hrit padma, is the lotus of the heart; the ajna padma is the lotus at the center of the forehead; and sahasrara padma is the thousand-petalled lotus at the crown of the head.

Padmasana requires unusual flexibility in the joints of the hips, knees, and ankles, and strength and flexibility in the lower back, pelvis, and thighs, particularly the inner thighs (adductors). Because we spend most of our time sitting on couches, chairs, or in cars, many of us eventually lose the natural flexibility and agility that allows us to sit comfortably in cross-legged poses like padmasan. As a result, blood flow to the joints is restricted, cartilage is starved of nutrients, and the overall health and vitality of our lower extremities decline. This decline is marked by stiffness and weakness in our knees, hips, and lower back—a common situation for most people blessed with modern-day comforts and conveniences.
The practice of padmasana can help us prevent this decline in flexibility and range of movement, and if practiced diligently, can reverse these problems. However, it is important not to create new problems for yourself as you attempt to practice padmasana. If you have injuries in the knee or hip joint, padmasana may not be the right pose for you. Assess the level of your flexibility and observe whether the problems lie in your knees, hip joints, or lower back. Be gentle with yourself.

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