by The Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Team | Sep 23, 2019 | OYF Blog
Bow pose, or dhanurasana, named after the bow of an archer, can be an intense backbend and heart-opening pose. It’s a beautiful pose that counteracts all the sitting hunched forward that we do, but it definitely requires some practice (and warming up!). Can you modify...
by The Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Team | Sep 16, 2019 | OYF Blog
If you find standing balance postures difficult, don’t worry! Most people are in the same boat as you! Extended hand to big toe pose looks intimidating but it’s definitely adjustable to your current level of balance and flexibility! Benefits: Works on flexibility in...
by The Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Team | Sep 9, 2019 | OYF Blog
If you’ve taken a freedom flow class at the studio before, then you’ve probably experienced warrior II pose, virabhadrasana II, in some variation. This full body pose is a great way to challenge strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility all at the same time!...
by The Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Team | Sep 2, 2019 | OYF Blog
Reverse Prayer Pose or Paschim Namaskarasana looks intimidating, with your hands behind your back and demanding a level of flexibility that is not yet accessible to many of us. But don’t be discouraged! There are many ways to access this pose, or halfway to this pose,...
by The Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Team | Aug 26, 2019 | OYF Blog
Need a great way to warm yourself up at the start of your practice or simply destress and decompress at the end of a work day (where you’ve probably been sitting at your desk for far too long!)? Look no further than cow & cat pose, sometimes just called cat cow...
by The Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Team | Aug 19, 2019 | OYF Blog
One of the hardest “easy poses” to do is tree pose or vrksasana. It’s a beautiful pose that makes everyone feel like a true yogi, but it’s a challenge to balance on that one leg! The pose of the week is a modified version of the full pose, but it’s a great place to...
