by Mahadeva Ishaya | Oct 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
Crescent Moon pose is sometimes called Low Lunge pose, or Crescent Lunge Pose. Called Anjaneyasana in Sanskrit it is a powerful yoga pose which helps us develop poise and balance. “Anjaneya” is one of the names of the deity, Hanuman (see more at...
by Mahadeva Ishaya | Oct 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Pigeon pose is a favourite of many in class. A long luxurious stretch which allows you to let go of a ton of tension around the buttocks. There are numerous variations of this yoga asana, but the one we tend to do for a few minutes on each side is shown above. In...
by Mahadeva Ishaya | Sep 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Tree Pose, called Vrksasana in Sanskrit is one of the classic hatha yoga poses that I incorporate into my yoga classes. Challenging, and fun (especially if you get a bit wobbly) Tree Pose reminds us that rigidity isn’t the best way to approach life. Trees...
by Mahadeva Ishaya | Aug 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Here’s a link to an interesting article and video covering yoga poses for core strength. Following these will allow you to develop a strong foundation, not only for your yoga practice, but for your health in general. As the author, Katrina Ariel, says,...
by Mahadeva Ishaya | Aug 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
One of the most elegant yoga poses, Garudasana, has numerous benefits. An article on hubpages gives great photos and great descriptions of the pose. “Practiced as a full pose, garudasana targets all four limbs for strengthening, stretching, and toning. In...
by Mahadeva Ishaya | Aug 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
I love swimming, and I always feel better after a few lengths, a bit of time in the jacuzzi afterwards 🙂 A new study, commissioned by swimwear manufacturers, Speedo, would seem to indicate I’m not the only one. Examiner.com reports; “The results of this...
