THE OYF BLOG
Pose of the Week Guide: Tree Pose
One of the most familiar poses associated with yoga is tree pose. Easily modified for every flexibility level, tree pose or vrksasana, is a beautiful and grounding asana. Benefits: Strengthens the legs, helps with balance and grounding. Stretches the thighs, groin,...
Pose of the Week Guide: Standing Splits/Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana
The pose of the week is Standing Splits, but don’t worry, you don’t have to be able to do the splits in order to practice this pose! This pose is a lot of fun to practice balancing while building single leg strength and flexibility in the hamstrings. Benefits: ...
Pose of the Week Guide: Hanuman Pose (Splits)/Hanumanasana
Stretch all the way out with this week's Pose of Week: The Splits! The Splits, known as Hanumanasana in the language of yoga, will provide you with a deep stretch for the hamstrings. If you’re looking to make a commitment to yourself, this is a great pose to practice...
India Is Suffering : How We Can Help
COVID is causing havoc on the beautiful Motherland of yoga. New cases per day have been as high as 350,000 with more than 18 million people infected. Experts think that many cases are underreported and thus these numbers are undervalued, they don’t fully reflect the...
Pose of the Week Guide: Revolved Head to Knee Pose/Parivrtta Janu Sirasana
Feeling stiff after a long drive or a long period of sitting? Try out this week’s Pose of The Week to stretch out the legs and side body! Revolved Head to Knee Pose stretches a muscle in the back that is recommended to be stretched out every single day!! Benefits: ...
Pose of the Week Guide: Head To Knee Pose/Janu Sirsasana
Head to Knee pose is an opportunity to stretch out your tight hamstrings! Although the English translation of Janu Sirsasana is head to knee pose, the good news is that you don’t have to bring your head to your knee in order to do it! Benefits: Stretches the muscles...
Pose of the Week Guide: Revolved Half Moon/Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana
The Revolved Half Moon pose is an opportunity to challenge your balance while improving coordination! This pose is not your typical balance as it involves a twist 😉 Benefits: Improves posture, opens the chest and upper back, stretches and opens the legs and hips,...
Pose of the Week Guide: Warrior 3/Virabhadrasana 3
This week's pose of the week invites you to find your Warrior Strength as your practice balancing on one leg! Spread your wings and let’s fly! Benefits: Strengthens the ankles, legs, shoulders and muscles of the back. Improves balance, coordination and posture....
Pose of the Week Guide: Headstand/Sirsasana
This week's pose of the week is an opportunity to get upside down and change your perspective! Headstand, or Sirsasana is an inversion, which means that the head is below the heart. Watch out for items around you, just in case you fall over 😉 Benefits: Stimulates...