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fromYoga Journal
5 days ago

This Stretch is the Most Underrated Forward Bend in Yoga

Krounchasana requires lifting the leg against gravity, maintaining the spine's natural curves via forward pelvic tilt, and lengthening (relaxing) the hamstrings to reduce lumbar strain.
fromYoga Journal
3 weeks ago

A Simple Yoga Pose to Help You Through Complicated Times

While this asana (pose) appears to be a simple forward bend, Paschimottanasana (Sanskrit for intensive stretch to the West or back of the body) is the most difficult forward bend for most students to practice correctly. What makes the pose so difficult is that the hamstring muscles in the back of the thigh must lengthen in order for the pelvis to rotate forward. This allows the spinal column to remain relatively straight while bending forward.
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fromYoga Journal
1 month ago

How to Nail This Common Seated Twist in Yoga

Marichyasana III realigns the spine by maintaining a level pelvis, active limbs, and straight legs; adequate hamstring flexibility and floor-sitting ability are required.
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fromYogaRenew
3 months ago

Weekly Class Theme: Visvamitrasana

Visvamitrasana develops hamstring flexibility, shoulder stability, side-body openness, balance, and full-body integration while requiring strength, surrender, and patient practice.
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