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Yoga Basics: Half Moon Pose

Halfmoon pose can be super challenging for beginners! This pose is a difficult balance. It is also a hamstring and groin stretch. Half moon helps build kinaesthetic awareness and strengthens the glutes of the lifted leg, the obliques and can help build core strength in general. 

In this tutorial Lauren breaks down half moon pose for you! Enjoy!

    Yoga Basics: Half Moon Pose

    Ardha CHandrasana

    Halfmoon pose can be super challenging for beginners! This pose is a difficult balance. It is also a hamstring and groin stretch. Half moon helps build kinaesthetic awareness and strengthens the glutes of the lifted leg, the obliques and can help build core strength in general. 

    In this tutorial Lauren breaks down half moon pose for you! Enjoy!

    In Sanskrit Adrha means half and Chandra is the moon. Ardha Chandrasana = half-moon pose. 

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    Yoga Basics: Chaturanga Dandasana

    Often the healing properties of yoga are emphasized. Yes, yoga can be incredibly therapeutic! But just like any movement modality, if we are not careful we can injure ourselves. Knowing how to do chaturanga dandasana safely can insure the longevity of your yoga practice. That’s what we want right? A safe sustainable practice for the long term. So check out the video above and learn how you can do chaturanga dandasana the right way for your body.

      Yoga Basics: Chaturanga Dandasana

      In Sanskrit this pose translates to Four Limb Stick Pose. Chatura is the number 4. Anga is a limb, like the branch of a tree, Danda is a stick or a staff and Asana means posture. 

      This pose is SO often misaligned in vinyasa classes but no one ever corrects their students!

      Why is it important to know how to do chaturanga dandasana? Because if you frequently misalign this pose you can create long lasting shoulder injuries. Here’s Lauren Rudick takes you through how to do this pose safely.

      Often the healing properties of yoga are emphasized. Yes, yoga can be incredibly therapeutic! But just like any movement modality, if we are not careful we can injure ourselves. Knowing how to do chaturanga dandasana safely can insure the longevity of your yoga practice. That’s what we want right? A safe sustainable practice for the long term. So check out the video above and learn how you can do chaturanga dandasana the right way for your body. 

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      What is Prana?

      Have you ever heard of Prana? The basic energy that courses through us? In this video, Lauren offers you a little tidbit about yoga philosophy. Simply doing the movements does not a yogi make. Postures with no intention is just exercise. Yoga helps us understand, build and harness our prana.

      What is Prana?

      Have you ever heard of Prana? The basic energy that courses through us? In this video, Lauren offers you a little tidbit about yoga philosophy. Simply doing the movements does not a yogi make. Postures with no intention is just exercise. Yoga helps us understand, build and harness our prana. 

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      Yoga Basics: Downward Facing Dog

      In Sanskrit this posture is called Ado Mukha Svanasana. Breaking it down, Ado means downward direction. Mukha is a face and Svana is the Sanskrit word for dog. Downward dog is seen throughout almost every yoga class, so let’s break it down so that you can practice this posture with the best possible alignment.

        Yoga Basics: Downward Dog

        Ado Mukha Svanasana

        In Sanskrit this posture is called Ado Mukha Svanasana. Breaking it down, Ado means downward direction. Mukha is a face and Svana is the Sanskrit word for dog. Downward dog is seen throughout almost every yoga class, so let’s break it down so that you can practice this posture with the best possible alignment. 

        Yoga Academy International founder, Lauren Rudick takes your through this iconic basic yoga posture, downward Facing Dog!

        Warrior 2 strengthens the legs, is therapeutic for sciatica and flat fee. It tones the arms and helps build focus. It helps open the hips and build flexibility in the groins and adductors. 

        Be careful in this pose if you have ankle, knee, hip or groin injuries. Remember, always consult with a doctor before taking on a new exercise regimen. 

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