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~5 MINUTES 4 POSITIVE CHANGE~ Half Pigeon Sanskrit: Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Benefits: Opens the shoulders and chest, stimulates the abdominal organs, stretches the thighs, groin, psoas, abs, chest, shoulders and neck. Lisa’s Asana 101 | Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

5 MINUTES 4 POSITIVE CHANGE Downward Facing Dog | Sanskrit: Adho Mukha Svanasana Benefits: Relieves stress, stretches the shoulders, hamstrings, and calves, strengthens the arms and legs, improves, digestion, helps relieve headaches, and can be therapeutic for high blood pressure and sinusitis. Lisa’s Asana 101 One of my most have poses. A resting point. A working…

~5 Minutes 4 Positive Change~ Fish PoseSanskrit: Matsyasana Benefits: Stretches the hip flexors, stretches the intercostal rib muscles, stretches the muscles of the belly, stimulates the abdominal muscles, strengthens the muscles of the upper back, and improves posture. Lisa’s Asana 101 | Matsyasana | Fish Pose   This pose is one of my favorites for tranquility, peace…

5 Minutes 4 Positive Change | Lisa’s Asana 101 Goddess Pose Sanskrit: High Malasana Squat or Utkata konasana Benefits: Opens the hips and chest; strengthens the lower body; tones the lower body; stimulates the cardiovascular and respiratory systems According to Sally Kempton, popular journalist on Yoga Journal, in Indian lore, Parvati comes onto the stage of…

  ~5 MINUTES 4 POSITIVE CHANGE~ Crane Pose Sanskrit: Bakasana Benefits: Crane pose strengthens the arms and wrists, stretches the upper back, strengthens the core muscles, and opens the groin. Lisa’s Asana 101 Just as I was a writing this I heard a very loud splat hit my window. I looked up as I saw…

Lisa’s Asana 101 Pose of the Week | Utkatasana | Chair Benefits: Stretches shoulders and chest, strengthens the ankles, thighs, calves, and spine, reduces flat feet, and stimulates the abdominal organs, diaphragm, and heart. Begin in Mountain Pose, Tadasana. Bring feet parallel, grounded, toes to touch. Reach fingertips wide near the sides of your body,…