Yoga is a holistic practice that encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Today we explore Baddha Konasana, also known as the Bound Angle Pose or Seated Butterfly Pose. Found in the later stages of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series, this posture offers a range of benefits for the body and mind. Let’s delve into the [...]
Unveiling Upavishta Konasana Upavishta Konasana, also known as the Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend, is a seated yoga posture that appears later in the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series. This series is a sequence of poses designed to gradually build strength, flexibility, and balance, while also promoting mindfulness and breath control. In Upavishta Konasana, practitioners sit on [...]
The Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series is a beautiful sequence of yoga postures that assist practitioners in creating and maintaining a healthy body, mind and spirit. The seated sequence in Ashtanga’s first series is made up of a beautiful array of asanas that help one build up strength, stamina, flexibility, endurance and grace. Garbha Pindasana and [...]
Yoga, a holistic practice revered for its ability to harmonize the body, mind, and soul, encompasses a myriad of postures that lead practitioners on an inward journey of self-discovery. Within the framework of Ashtanga Yoga, a dynamic and structured style, lies a sequence of poses designed to progressively guide participants toward physical prowess and inner [...]
ASHTANGA YOGA WORKSHOP - AUGUST 19, 2023 Join Krista Shirley and The Yoga Shala on Saturday, August 19th for a day of workshops. Saturday Mysore - 8:00 AM -10:00 AM A personalized form of learning and teaching the Ashtanga Yoga system. Instruction is customized to where the student is regarding factors such as physical health, [...]
There’s something special about practicing yoga outdoors. The sunlight and the breeze encourage a natural flow and an expansion of the body. The sound of birds gladdens the heart, and the smell of flowers, grass, or water can transport the soul. For example, what could be better than performing Sun Salutations at sunrise in your [...]
I make a lot of salads every week, and the salad spinner I was using isn’t eco-friendly, it didn’t get all the water off my vegetables, and ultimately, broke. That’s when I discovered Saladzilla! Why Saladzilla: I was immediately drawn to Saladzilla’s commitment to sustainability. The company shifted away from using plastics to make this [...]
If you’re like most people, when you think of yoga, you probably think of a group of people sitting in a circle on the floor, stretching and breathing. But yoga is so much more than that! In fact, there are many different ways to practice yoga, and each one can be tailored to fit your [...]
There's a lot of shame associated with weight loss. You may feel pressure to lose weight as soon as possible without considering the biological or environmental factors affecting your efforts. Because of this, it's important to practice self-care on your weight loss journey. While self-care can sometimes feel selfish, our article 8 Ways to Wellness [...]
As mothers day approaches I desperately wish I could write my mom a beautiful letter, send her a personalized hand written card and mail it to her so she knows how much I appreciate her. But I can’t do that this year because she passed away last June. I miss her deeply with each passing [...]
