In Portland we have at least two major athletic shoe companies. Shoes are big business. Many of us believe that working out barefoot is unsafe. We must wear shoes, right?
I was at a gym early several years ago (I was 19) working out and an attendant came up and told me I had to wear [...]
Archive for the ‘yoga’ Category
25 Aug
Barefeet
24 Jun
Breathe
In yoga we focus on the breath. The breath is the link that is mind body exercise. Breathing excercises need not be complicated. It is better if they aren’t.
Simply sit tall. When you lengthen the spine you will naturally breath better. Notice how you currently breath. Is your breath shallow? DO you breath into the [...]
7 Mar
Monkey Pose
(Hanumanasana) See Video of Pose
Benefits:
Physical: Opens hips; strengthens and stretches all muscles in the legs
Emotional: Builds courage
Rx for: Sciatica
1. Begin in lunge, right foot forward.
2. Lower left knee to the floor.
3. Press hips back.
4. Lift right toes off the floor.
5. Press right heel into the floor (Runner’s stretch).
6. Straighten chest, look out beyond right foot.
7. [...]
19 Feb
Yoga for the Abs
Yoga is a great tool for total body strengthening (on many levels). The foundation of this strength is the abs. There are poses that work all of your core muscles in new and interesting ways. Yoga also improves digestion. Often stress can lead to bloating, which in uncomfortable and unattractive. The core is our center [...]
