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Day 7: 21 Day Yoga Challenge

Written by on September 20th 2015.

Practice Pose: Cow Face Pose {Gomukhasana}

Sit on the floor with legs extended. Bend your knees and put your feet on the floor. Slide your left foot under your right knee and to the outside of the right hip. Then cross your right leg over the left, stacking the right knee on top of the left, And … read more

Day 6: 21 Day Yoga Challenge

Written by Sonya Klepper on September 19th 2015.

Practice Pose: Legs Up the Wall {Viparita Karani}

I love rejuvenating poses.

They are the balm for the chaos and craziness of life. On the days I feel road weary, scattered and tired I go for the poses that force me to slow it all down. I find I can breathe and really stop to disconnect from t… read more

Day 5: 21 Day Yoga Challenge

Written by on September 18th 2015.

Practice Pose: Yoga Splits or Monkey Pose {Hanumanasana}

Modifications/options: If your hamstrings are on the tighter side, head into a low lunge position. From low lunge rock back straightening the from leg and flexing the foot. Aim to keep the rear hip over the knee with the thigh being perpedi… read more

Day 4: 21 Day Yoga Challenge

Written by on September 17th 2015.

Practice Pose: Reverse Warrior {Viparita Virabhadrasana}

To practice this pose, head into Warrior 2. Keeping the legs/feet right where they are (front knee bent) drop the arm reaching back to the leg behind you while reaching the front arm up toward the sky. Hold here for 5 long inhales and 5 lon… read more

Day 3: 21 Day Yoga Challenge

Written by Chantal Berot on September 16th 2015.

Practice Pose: Supported Headstand {Salamba Sirsasana}

Sirsasana revitalizes the entire body and stimulates the mind. It strengthens the neck, head, arms, shoulders and tones the abdomen and legs. The head stand benefits your cardiovascular,  lymphatic, nervous and endocrine systems. It literally… read more

Day 2: 21 Day Yoga Challenge

Written by on September 15th 2015.

Practice Pose: Eagle {Garudasana}

Modifications/options: Bring the forearms, palms together, palms facing one another rather than wrapping the arms. As you cross the knees touch down with the toe (connecting to the ground for balance and stability) of the leg on top. If balancing on one leg is to… read more