THE OYF BLOG
Pose of the Week Guide: Extended Puppy Pose
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...
Pose of the Week Guide: Standing Forward Fold Pose
So many people are under the misconception that in order to do yoga, you need to be able to touch your toes. Of course, most people don’t start with the ability to reach all the way down, but with practice, you’ll find yourself getting a little closer with every...
Pose of the Week Guide: Warrior I Pose
Warrior I pose, or virabhadrasana I, is a fairly standard yoga pose that may be featured in a typical yoga-based freedom flow class. This pose, and the others in the warrior family, are great foundational yoga poses that help work on balance, body awareness, and...
Pose of the Week Guide: Straddle Headstand Pose
We’ve done other variations of headstand in our pose of the week, but this time we’re adding a some straddle legs. For this week’s guide, we’re going to go through the tripod variation of headstand, rather than the bound version. Benefits: Strengthens the core,...
Pose of the Week Guide: Exalted Warrior Pose
Exalted Warrior pose or viparita virabhadrasana, is our pose of the week and it’s definitely a favourite in a flow class. This pose has many names, Reverse Warrior, Sun Warrior, Exalted Warrior--but whatever you call it, it’s a great pose for channeling strength and...
Pose of the Week Guide: Pointer Pose/Bird Dog Pose
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...
Pose of the Week Guide: Three-Legged Dog Pose
If you’ve ever taken a freedom flow class at one of our studios, then you’ve probably come into three-legged dog pose, eka pada adho mukha svanasana. This pose, sometimes called one-legged downward facing dog pose, is a great stretch and a challenge for your balance. ...
Pose of the Week Guide: Upward-Facing Dog Pose
Last week, we got into cobra pose, bhujangasana, which is very similar to upward-facing dog pose, urdvha mukha svanasana, our pose of the week for this week. You might see this pose in a vinyasa sequence during a freedom flow class. Benefits: Stretches the chest,...
Pose of the Week Guide: Cobra Pose
If you’ve taken a freedom flow class, then you’ve probably come into cobra pose bhujangasana, or a variation of it.. This backbend can be easily adapted for your level of back flexibility, and provides a great stretch. Even if you can’t make it to the studio, this is...