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September 28, 2014

#EveryBodyYoga Day 28 - Figure Four Pose

Day Twenty-Eight of the #EveryBodyYoga Challenge

Figure Four Pose - EveryBodyYoga
{Figure Four Pose}

Figure Four Pose is an incredible hip opener and helps build flexibility while also strengthening the core. I love that this pose also helps to increase balance and concentration skills, two things that every yogi probably loves to work on. If you don't have a calm mind, finding balance in this pose is difficult so it's a great way to work on finding that calmness while practicing yoga.

Figure Four Pose - EveryBodyYoga

With the feet hip distance apart, bend into the knees slightly. Inhale the right knee up and cross your right ankle onto your left thigh like you are sitting with the leg crossed. Bring your hand to your heart in prayer.


Namaste.
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September 27, 2014

#EveryBodyYoga Day 27 - Tree Pose

Day Twenty-Seven of the #EveryBodyYoga Challenge
{Tree Pose}


Tree Pose is another one of my favorite poses, it stretches your body all over - your thighs, groin, torso, and shoulders. It also tones the abdominal muscles while helping to improve your sense of balance and coordination.Gotta love yoga! The reason I love yoga, specifically this pose so incredibly much: "It teaches the benefits of a meditative state of mind, and is a gentle reminder that you can bring calm focus and clear-headedness to all situations, not just when you are practicing a seated meditation."




While standing in a normal posture, shift your weight onto one foot, then lift your other heel up to your inner thigh. Reach arms straight up, or press your palms together at your chest or behind your upper spine - whatever feels comfortable for you. Stay in the pose and enjoy the calmness that comes over you!


Namaste.
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September 25, 2014

#EveryBodyYoga Day 26 - Triangle Pose

Day Twenty-Six of the #EveryBodyYoga Challenge


{Triangle Pose}

Triangle Pose is a great stretch for the hamstrings, groins, and hips, Triangle Pose also opens the chest and shoulders - an all over body stretch that feels oh-so-good! It helps relieve lower back pain, stress, and sluggish digestion and is known to be therapeutic for anxiety, flat feet, infertility, osteoporosis, and even sciatica! More than just a simple yoga pose, Triangle Pose helps improve overall balance and stability, both physically and mentally - a great yoga pose for tough days. If you feel stressed, just do some yoga; I promise it helps!



Start in Warrior II, straighten your front leg, and follow your front hand forward then down to your shin or the floor. Reach your top arm straight up, and bring your body and legs in one line. Your hand can go on the inside or outside of your leg, or even balance on your leg if need be - whatever feels comfortable! Enjoy the stretch and have a fantastic Friday!


Namaste.
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#EveryBodyYoga Day 25 - Revolved Half Moon Pose

Day Twenty-Five of the #EveryBodyYoga Challenge


{Revolved Half Moon Pose}


Revolved Half Moon strengthens and stretches your whole entire body. This pose builds stability in the core muscles, including the abdominal muscles, pelvis, and lower back. Regularly practicing Revolved Half Moon will help you develop physical and mental stamina. It also improves your balance, stability, and coordination - three things I majorly need help with... I don't know about you!  Twisting the torso around the spine massages and cleanses the digestive organs, which aids in their ability to release toxins and waste matter - the perfect pose to aid a cleanse! I highly recommend this pose if you are experiencing tightness in your lower back, but always be sure to work within your abilities!
 


Shift your weight onto your front foot and lift your back leg parallel to the ground. Bring your body down and parallel to the ground, with your arms under your shoulders and fingers tented on the ground. Keep your hand(fingers) opposite your standing leg on the ground and reach your other arm back then straight open in the air, rolling your middle and upper body open to the side. Find your balance and extend straight through both legs.
Practicing this pose on the beach on the way home today sounded like a good idea...ha! Keep in mind, I'm still working on getting into this pose fully so don't mind my form. As I said above, only work within your abilities! We only have a few days left in the challenge and I'm so pumped to share more about the sponsors with you when I announce our winners - be on the look out for the posts at the very beginning of October! 
 

Namaste.

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September 23, 2014

#EveryBodyYoga Day 24 - Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose

Day Twenty-Four of the  #EveryBodyYoga Challenge
{Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose}
 Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose helps to strengthen and stretch your legs, ankles, and hips. It deeply stretches your hamstrings, while also gently opening the hips, shoulders, and arms. This pose challenges and improves your sense of balance, which in turn helps develop greater concentration, focus, and a tighter abdominal section.


   Start by finding a "gazing spot", it'll help you find balance. While balancing on one leg, hold the big toe of your lifted foot, open your hip, and gradually extend your leg out to the side. There’s no need to completely straighten your lifted leg. Just try to keep your standing leg straight and strong, your hips level, and your back as straight as possible. Enjoy the deep stretch, repeat on both sides, and be sure to ease out of the stretch slowly.

Happy Wednesday, everybody! We only have a few more days left in the challenge,I can't wait to share more about the sponsors AND announce winners soon! Who's excited?!
Namaste.

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September 22, 2014

#EveryBodyYoga Day 23 - Reverse Table Pose

Day Twenty-Three of the 
#EveryBodyYoga Challenge

{Reverse Table Pose}

Reverse Table provides a deep stretch to your entire upper body, including your shoulders, chest, abdomen, and spine. This pose will also help build strength throughout all the core muscles and the muscles surrounding the spine, which improves balance and posture! Additionally, Reverse Table Pose helps strengthen your wrists, arms, buttocks, legs, and back. Opening up the entire front side of the body is invigorating and energizing, which provides relief from fatigue and stress - the perfect way to fight the mid-week blues.


This pose is probably something you remember from elementary school as the "crab" pose. Start by bending your knees, place the soles of your feet hips width apart on the ground, heels aligned with hips. Press down into your hands and feet. Lift your hips up with your shoulders and hamstrings. Do your best to align your knees and shoulders in a line.


Can you believe we only have 7 days left in the challenge now? I've met so many amazing people while hosting this challenge, you all rocked the challenge - so proud of you! :)

Namaste.

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September 21, 2014

#EveryBodyYoga Day 22 - Butterfly Pose a.k.a. Bound Angle Pose

Day Twenty-Two of the
#EveryBodyYoga Challenge


{Butterfly Pose a.k.a. Bound Angle Pose}


     Butterfly Pose is another seated pose and it's another one on my list of favorites. It stimulates your abdominal organs while also stimulating the heart and improving general circulation. It's also said that this pose helps relieve mild depression, anxiety, menstrual discomfort, and fatigue. Yogis say that Bound Angle Pose destroys disease and gets rid of fatigue; proof that a simple yoga pose can truly change your life!


This pose is one that I remember practicing in gym class as a child, we probably all can easily get into this pose but here's a few pointers: Relax your knees out to either side and gently press the bottoms of your feet together. Hold your feet or your ankles, whichever feels more comfortable.  Lean forward slightly, so you can feel your "sit bones" on the ground. If you want to you can allow your body to come over your feet to open up your back and relax your neck. Either way, the stretch is heavenly - enjoy and embrace it.


Namaste.

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September 20, 2014

#EveryBodyYoga Day 21 - Seated Spinal Twist

Day Twenty-One of the
#EveryBodyYoga Challenge



Twisting poses in yoga are incredibly good for increasing your strength and flexibility. The subtle compression in this pose across your stomach actually helps in the digestion process, too. Seated Spinal Twist is counteracting yesterday's pose in some ways and feels so very good on your spine, embrace the stretch but don't pull too hard into it - work within your own abilities!


Begin by crossing your right foot over the outside of your left thigh, then bend your left leg at the knee. Keeping your right knee pointed toward ceiling, place your left elbow to the outside of your right knee and your right hand on the floor behind you. Twist right as far as you can, moving from your abdomen; keep both sides of your buttocks on the floor.


I had the most gorgeous view while practicing yoga today, it was a rainy day out but the beach somehow was still absolutely beautiful and just what I needed. I've been in kind of a gloomy mood this week and practicing a Seated Spinal Twist at the beach was so soothing. I love yoga and everything it does for me, if you don't practice - you should!


Namaste.

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September 19, 2014

#EveryBodyYoga Day 20 - Seated Palm Tree Pose (Seated Tadasana)

Day Twenty of the
#EveryBodyYoga Challenge


{Seated Palm Tree Pose}

This pose is another relatively simple pose but learning how to sit without compression is essential for maintaining the health of your spine, mental alertness, resting, and digestion. Seated Palm Tree Pose stretches the upper body thoroughly, boosts respiration, and peps up the mind. Next time you feel stressed while at work or even while on the go, just casually get into this pose - you'll love what it can do for your body and your mindset!


{a covered bird watching tower in the middle of nowhere during a storm: my ideal yoga spot}

You can probably figure this pose out yourself, but you'll need to sit in half lotus or in full lotus. Inhale, raising your arms overhead. Interlock your fingers, turning them outward towards the ceiling. Exhale. Inhaling, stretch completely as much as you can, as if someone were pulling you up by your hands.


An easy pose for a lazy Saturday practice!

Namaste.

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#EveryBodyYoga Day 19 - Upward Dog

Day Nineteen of the
#EveryBodyYoga Challenge


{Upward Dog}


Upward Dog is an amazing pose with several benefits! It stretches your chest and spine, while strengthening your wrists, arms, and shoulders. By strengthening and opening the upper body and chest, it in turn improves posture. Upward Dog stimulates the abdominal organs and improves your digestion. It also firms the buttocks and thighs - something we all love! The slight back bend energizes and rejuvenates the body while also providing relief from fatigue and mild depression. Such a simple pose does so much for your body, the perfect pose to practice every day!




This pose is easy: From a plank, come down on to your knees and untuck your toes. Keeping your  arms straight, slowly lower your belly down and forward. Be sure your hands are under your shoulders, drop your shoulders down away from your ears, bring your shoulder blades together from behind, and breath your body forward through your arms.






Namaste.

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September 18, 2014

#EveryBodyYoga Day 18 - Opposite Arm + Leg Raise & a pep talk

Day Eighteen of the
#EveryBodyYoga Challenge
{Opposite Arm + Leg Raise}


   There are a million reasons to practice every single yoga pose, so I feel like sharing the benefits sometimes gets a little repetitive and it doesn't really even give Yoga the credit it deserves... So let me remind everyone: Yoga WILL make you feel better! Opposite Arm and Leg Raise helps to lubricate shoulder and hip joints while stretching the hamstrings. This pose also provides an overall centering effect while improving your core muscles - win-win situation here, everyone!



From the plank position with wrists under shoulders and legs extended, lift your left leg up to your hip and your right arm aligned with your shoulder. Deeply engage your core and glutes the entire time. If you feel too unstable, you can always just lift your arms, keeping your feet on the floor. 




If you would have told me a few years ago that I would be practicing yoga on the beach in my bikini I would have probably laughed at you, now look at me! I'm confident and proud of who I am and what my body looks like; I'm working towards my goals and I'm healthy and that's what really matters. We only have one life so I'm living it the way I want...

Skinny, Chunky, Average, Short, Tall: whatever you are, just be you! 
Stop comparing yourself and love who you are and the body you were given.
Everybody can practice Yoga, Every Body can practice Yoga...
#EveryBodyYoga! Namaste.

Do you want to be a part of the #EveryBodyYoga Challenge?
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