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KAPALBHATI IN VAJRASANA: Blowing in Firm Pose

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:59:03 +0000

We begin with breathing and end with breathing to once again bring the focus back to the breath. The previous posture brings toxins to the surface. One way we relieve the body of these toxins is through sweating. The other main way is through strong exhales.

BENEFITS:

Detoxifies and cleanses the body by removing stale air and toxing from the lungs
Brings mental clarity
Strengthens abdominal organs
Normalizes bowels
Energizes the body
Improves oxygenation to the body
Improves cardiovascular and respiratory systems
Good for high blood pressure

TIPS:

Keep the face relaxed
Sit with spine straight as though you are growing taller through the top of the head

ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA: Half Spinal Twist Pose

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:56:16 +0000

We work in the series to increase the full mobility of the spine. We stretch forward, backwards and to the side. We end with the twist.

BENEFITS:

Compresses and stretches the spine
Increases hop and back flexibility
Improves digestion
Firms the buttocks, thighs and abdomen
Improves elasticity, flexibility, circulation and nutrition through spinal nerves and tissues
Encourages the free movement of synovial (joint) fluid through the spine
Decreases immobility caused be rheumatism
Tones the roots of the spinal nerves, thus aiding the sympathetic nervous system
Opens bronchial muscles and rib cage
Helps prevent slipped disc
Relieves lower back pain
Helps sciatica and arthritis of the knee
Massages kidneys, liver, gall bladder, spleen and bowels

TIPS:

Go slowly into this posture
If the posture is done quickly the muscles in the spine that are already flexible will twist
Moving slowly will open the tight areas
Keep both sides of the buttocks on the floor
Bring more weight into the legs and out of the spine, the straighter the spine, the more it will open with a twist

JANUSHIRASANA PASCHIMOTTHANASA: Head to Knee Stretching

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:52:57 +0000

BENEFITS:

Benefits to be added soon

TIPS:

Tips to be added soon

SASANGASANA: Rabbit Pose

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:49:52 +0000

BENEFITS:

Provide maximum extension of the spine
Stretches the spine to increase proper nutrition to the nervous system (increases blood flow)
Improves the mobility and elasticity of the spine and back muscles
Stimulates thyroid and parathyroid glands through compression, helps balance and regulate metabolism and the distribution of calcium
Balances hormones
Improves flexibility of the trapezius
Improves digestion, glandular problems and helps improve conditions of the sinus, common cold and chronic tonsillitis (strengthens kidneys – purification system in the body)
Helps insomnia and depression

TIPS:

Take the time to really round in during the set-up
Imagine two spirals; one on the outside – the back of the spine in rolling open, and one in the inside – the front of the body is curling in
Pull with the hands and arm strength, roll the weight into the knees so that there is very little weight in the head

USTRASANA: Camel Pose

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:46:03 +0000

BENEFITS:

Compresses spine, relieving back problems
Opens rib cage, lungs and many bronchial problems
Strengthens back and shoulder muscles
Improves flexion of neck
Stretches throat
Flushes fresh blood through kidneys
Helps eliminate toxins

TIPS:

Start the posture with a very deep breath into the upper lungs
Keep the chest and abdomen lifted as you roll the eyes and head back
Maintain a tight hold on the heels to give more leverage to lift up towards the ceiling with the chest
If you are not holding the heels bring the elbows in closer together behind you to open through the front of the body