In each yoga class there is that one pose, that one particularly difficult pose that you just don’t like. Your body revolts, your muscles shake, and your breathing quickens. And it’s like the teacher knows that you are struggling and starts to cue to that struggling. As the teacher gently says, “deepen your inhale and exhales….your body loves this….it is just your mind that wants it all to go away and stop…” During these niceContinueContinue reading “Push The Body Away In High Plank”
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Restore Your Mind, Body, & Soul
When you (yes I am talking to you) think of yoga, what comes to your mind? Workout, zent out, bending, relaxation, or another word? People go to yoga classes for different reasons, whether it be emotional, physical, or a combination of both. Personally I got into yoga for strictly stress management. I was just starting college, working, and was in a long term relationship at the time. So I felt like I was being pulledContinueContinue reading “Restore Your Mind, Body, & Soul”
TheCurvyYogini Takes Youtube?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3pmJx_1v1c So…..to help spread some awareness of plus size yoga teachers I decided to start a YouTube channel. I would love if you watched the video and subscribe to the channel and I promise I will have a written blog next week! Thanks Yogis!!!
Tilt Your Body Into A T For Warrior Three.
Kick off your back foot sending your chest to the ground and creating that quintessential T like shape and your body. This is the start to a basic transition from Crescent lunge to warrior 3. Yes, it’s a difficult transition….. but, anyone can do it. But for the first time yogi thinking about different transitions and different postures that involve more than just laying down can be very overwhelming to the mind, body, and soul.ContinueContinue reading “Tilt Your Body Into A T For Warrior Three.”
Exhale Supine Twist To The Left.
“Notice the changes on this side of the body….Even though biologically we are the same on each side our muscles are not the same…So really breath into the openess or the tightness in each muscle of the body,” said all yoga teachers around the world/universe/a galaxy far far away. But, it’s true….not all muscles are the same. For example, my left hip flexer is tighter than the right hip flexer…..my shoulders are always super tight…forContinueContinue reading “Exhale Supine Twist To The Left.”