by The Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Team | Apr 27, 2020 | OYF Blog
One of the most hated and most loved deep stretch poses is frog pose, mandukasana. This intensive hip stretch is a great way to end a practice after your body is warmed up and ready for a stretch as deep as this. Benefits: Opens the hips, groin, and inner thighs....
by The Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Team | Apr 20, 2020 | OYF Blog
Wide-angle seated forward fold–whatever you decide to call it, Upavistha Konasana is an intimidating pose! Our quick guide will help you practice until you can master this pose. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t nail it on the first try–stretches like this...
by The Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Team | Apr 6, 2020 | OYF Blog
Dolphin pose, or ardha pincha mayurasana, is a great strengthening pose that you’ll see as part of a more advanced yoga practice. This pose is a great prep for some insta-worthy arm balances, but it can be modified to suit any level. Benefits: Calms the brain and...
by The Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Team | Mar 30, 2020 | OYF Blog
Take a load off with this amazing asana, legs up the wall pose viparita karini. You may try this pose in a deep stretch and relaxation class, or at the end of a practice when your instructor decides to show you some extra love. Even when you’re not in the studio, this...
by The Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Team | Mar 23, 2020 | OYF Blog
Pointer pose or bird-dog pose, parsa balasana, is a great way to workout your core, challenge your balance, and strengthen your back all in one move! Benefits: Strengthens the abdominals and hip flexors. Improves posture, balance, and helps to alleviate lower back...
by The Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Team | Mar 16, 2020 | OYF Blog
If child’s pose and downward-facing dog were to merge into one pose, puppy pose uttana shishosana, would be it. This pose is also known as melting heart pose, because in addition to being a fantastic stretch, puppy dog pose is great for creating calm and releasing...
