Category: Yoga

Supported Supta Baddhakonasana

March 23
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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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Supta Padangusthasana 1 – on the wall (« first variation »)

February 23
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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 back “concave”

February 9
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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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