The circularization of exchanges in Chaturanga Dandasana. Chaturanga dandasana means something like “the four feet stick” … a very harmless translation when you think about the difficulty of this asana. In our examination syllabus (in Germany) we officially have to hold the pose 1 minute – 60 long seconds !!! An impossible mission so to […]
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Supta Baddhakonasana is officially translated as “returned and linked angle posture” although some anglophones commonly name it “the goddess pose”, which seems to me more revealing as to the nature of this asana, particularly suitable but not limited to women. . In postural practice, except for certain poses such as Paripurna Navasana or Ardha Navasana […]
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There you go : here are two variations of back-bendings which will raise your mood. And this is one of my favorite: Bhujangasana. Bhujangasana is translated as “posture of the cobra”, and it does not seem to me necessary to explain why when one observes a picture of this posture. What I like about this […]
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“Supta Padangusthasana” is a great classic to start classes. Especially when it comes to preparing the legs for forward bendings and standing poses. This variation in “supta”, that is to say lying on the ground. It prevents the back from going round or on the contrary hollowing two ways to compensate stiff legs at the […]
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Parsvottanasana is formed by the two words “Parsva” (sides) and “Uttanasana” (intense strechting), so it is a forward bending when the flanks are stretched intensely. According to B.K.S. Iyengar this posture would have a refreshing effect on the brain (“cools the brain and soothes the nerves”). It is therefore a good omen in these times […]
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Dessislava did me the honor of making a little place for my sketches on her diary. The purpose of this section is to present a modified posture using bricks, straps, blankets or other props to enhance a given effect in an asana, or by example to work a posture in spite of specific difficulties. In […]
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