Category Archives: Backbends

Backbends warm the system, increase energy, and invigorate us. They bring flexibility to our central axis of support and strengthen weak back muscles. Backbends counter the forward bending that dominates our day to day life (sitting, driving). Increases determination/willpower. Opens the chest, so they are uplifting. Open chest = better breathing. Open chest = joyful vitality.

Dancer Pose – Nataranjasana

Posted on December 28, 2011 by George Watts

Benefits Develops concentration & balance Tones & lengthens leg/hip muscles Stimulates a full range of motion in the shoulders Releases foot tension Opens chest Creates space for the breath Strengthens spine & leg Stretches thighs & shoulders Modifications 1) Bring … Continue reading →

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Yoga Table Top Pose – Catuspadapitham

Posted on December 3, 2010 by George Watts

This is one of the yoga poses we practice in our Mid Wales yoga classes.

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Plank Pose – Kumbhakasana

Posted on December 3, 2010 by George Watts

This is one of the yoga poses we practice in our Mid Wales yoga classes.

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Plough Pose – Halasana

Posted on December 2, 2010 by George Watts

This is one of the yoga poses we practice in our Mid Wales yoga classes.

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Pigeon Pose – Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

Posted on December 2, 2010 by George Watts

This is one of the yoga poses we practice in our Mid Wales yoga classes.

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Bridge Pose – Dwi Pada Pitham

Posted on December 2, 2010 by George Watts
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