YogaNovember- 5th November, Side stretch

5th November - side stretch 

There’s nothing much to say about this pose- it’s easy for ex-dancers, gymnasts or those who are really flexible.

Instructors at hom always emphasize that if you want to take it a step further, flex your foot while keeping your leg straight and back of the knee towards the mat, to the extent that you can feel your leg almost lifting off the mat. I haven’t actually got there yet (can feel it hovering above the mat, almost) but I’m pretty comfortable and happy as you can see… :)

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YogaNovember - 4th November, Pigeon pose

4th November 

Pigeon Pose: Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

Opens your hip flexor muscles (psoas, rectus femoris) and your groin muscles. Opens your hip rotator muscles (gluteus medius & minimus). May relieve sciatic nerve tension and ease chronic low back pain.Advanced version opens your chest and shoulders Traditionally thought to control sexual desire, increase circulation to urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems.

text credit to myyogaonline

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YogaNovember - 3rd November, Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose

3rd November 

Extended Hand To Big Toe Pose / Utthita Hasta Padangustasana

The extended hand to big toe pose is commonly known as the Utthita Hasta Padangustana. This pose is known to be of great importance in preparation to the other complicated poses that need to be performed in yoga. This yoga pose helps in stretching the hamstrings so as to make it flexible and prepare it for the other poses.

text credit to Yogawiz

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YogaNovember - 2nd November, Side angle pose

2nd November

Extended Side Angle Pose(Utthita Parsvakonasana)

Extended Side Angle Pose or Utthita Parsvakonasana is a pose that helps to stretch parts of the body that do not usually get stretched. The name of Extended Side Angle Pose yoga translates into extended, flank and angle. This pose is also considered one of the beginner poses where you slowly help your body get accustomed to stretching and contorting which is yoga.

(intro credit to Yogawhiz)

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YogaNovember - 1st November, standing bow pose

1st November 

Standing Bow Pose (Dandayamana-Dhanurasana)

Standing Bow moves all the blood from one side of the body to the other, then back again.

It develops balance, increases the size and elasticity of the rib cage, firms the abdominal wall and upper thighs. It improves the flexibility and strength of the lower spine.

Standing Bow builds patience, determination and concentration.

text credit to Bikramyoga.com

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YogaNovember :)

Inspired by a post on Facebook, I’m going to post a picture of myself in a yoga posture daily for the entire month of November! 

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