balance

~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…

I am practicing balance in my life. While this seems like it may be easy or obvious, I realize that I am truly mistaken. To create balance we must first step back and observe the imbalance. As with everything on this plane of existence, it all has its equal and opposing force. That is the…