#10 Urdhva Hastasana Variation – Upward Salute

(LONDON) por Paula Tooths   I believe that the same way the sun awakens the seed that grows, always looking for the sun, towards the sun, so does our inner strength and power grow. It can be awakened by the sun and nurtured by it so that we also can do great things. It sounds esoteric, but it’s a very practical approach. You can feel results when Sun Salutations are practiced consistently. So, here I am… with the last pose …

#9 Tadasana Variation (Mountain with Prayer Hands)

(LONDON) por Paula Tooths “Yoga is not a religion. It is a science, science of well-being, science of youthfulness, science of integrating body, mind and soul.” ∞ Amit Ray Anjali Mudra: Another recognisable gesture which is often used throughout a physical yoga practice – Anjali mudra also connects to the heart center and focuses upon that sense of connecting to our truth and authenticity. This gesture is used in many cultures upon greeting each other to show a sign of …

#8 Bhujangasana – Cobra posture

(LONDON) por Paula Tooths   Bhujanga is a Sanskrit word used for snake. This asana resembles a snake with its hood raised, hence the name. It is a very rejuvenating exercise!   Yoga is a way to freedom. By its constant practice, we can free ourselves from fear, anguish and loneliness.  ∞ Indra Devi   The cobra pose is one of the most basic yoga stomach exercises. It’s easy for anyone to perform, and is a great way to reduce …

#7 Chaturanga Dandasana – Plank Pose

(LONDON) por Paula Tooths   At first glance, the plank pose looks similar to a fitness-based push-up. But there are important differences between the two. It’s crucial to ensure you are performing the pose with correct alignment; otherwise, it’s very easy to injure your shoulders, elbows, and wrists. Plank is also part of the Sun Salutation Sequences. “You cannot do Yoga. Yoga is your natural state. What you can do are yoga exercises, which may reveal to you where you …

#6 Adho Mukha Svanasana – Downward Facing Dog

(LONDON) por Paula Tooths     “Change is not only inevitable, but always happening. When you truly embrace this concept of change being constant, the only thing left to do is grow, detach, venture inwards, touch the spirit and find your source — the one responsible for keeping you grounded through the ever-changing seasons of life.” — Julie Weiland Steps: – Come onto the floor on your hands and knees. Stretch the elbows and relax the upper back between the …

#4 Ardha Uttanasana – Half Standing Forward Bend Pose

(LONDON) por Paula Tooths   Hellos!!  It’s day #4 already!   “You may think that only you are a prisoner, but other people are also prisoners. You are in a small prison, but others are in the big prison outside. When will they be released? Think that you are a yogi and that you are pursuing your sadhana in this particular place and at this particular moment. Immediately you will experience great joy. If you change your understanding, you will …

#3 Uttanasana – Standing Forward Bend Pose

(LONDON) por Paula Tooths   And following our sequence, today we have one more basic position!   “What if our religion was each other If our practice was our life If prayer, our words What if the temple was the Earth If forests were our church If holy water — the rivers, lakes, and ocean What if meditation was our relationships If the teacher was life If wisdom was self-knowledge If love was the center of our being.” ~ Ganga …

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