TAG: Asana

The “hip openers” refer to one of the most common pose categories in a yoga class. For some of us they are a beautiful refuge, while for others they present a constant challenge. In both cases, the benefits of healthy hips are very important and they extend way beyond the leg joint. Yes, but… what […]

“Backbends are meant to understand the back parts of our bodies. The front part can be seen with the eyes but the back body can only be felt. That’s why I say these are the most advanced postures, where the mind begins to look at the back.” B.K.S. Iyengar As we begin to examine backbends, […]

The word “core” is often mentioned in yoga, dance and fitness classes, and in classes involving movement in general. It is a term which points to something “central” and “deep”. But, how clearly do we understand what it refers to? Many times we confuse the core with the abdominal muscles, but in reality, it is […]

The poses where the head is below the heart are called “inversions”. For example, headstands, handstands or shoulder stands, downward facing dog, standing forward bends, bridge etc. Many inversions are often combined with handstands, and for that reason, we will examine them together. These poses offer many important benefits. The positioning of the body “against […]