Ann SEibertis a rock climber and passionate yoga enthusiast. Her classes are intended to help athletes of all types avoid injuries caused by strong tight muscles and to increase performance through improved range of motion. Archive
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Wednesday Workout: Marichyasana8/16/2017
This week our peak pose was Marichyasana. This pose, named after the sage, Marichi, is a deep twisting, folding and opening seated position. It requires flexibility in a number of muscle groups including: hip flexors, hamstrings, gluteal, and calf. All the folding and twisting of this asana helps to keep the spinal muscles mobile as well as squeezes and flushes the internal organs with new oxygenated blood. Just be sure to be warmed up and careful with these poses. Never force yourself into a pose—that's a great way to severely injure yourself. This entire flow sequence is designed to help prepare our bodies for marichyasana. So, if your goal is to achieve this pose with ease, try working on this sequence at home, Enjoy yogis!
Namaste. - Ann
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You should consult a medical practitioner before starting any new exercise regime. This is particularly important if you are overweight, pregnant, nursing, regularly taking medications, or have any existing medical conditions. The information contained in this website may not be tailored to your current physical and mental health. I accept no liability whatsoever for any damages arising from the use of this website. As with any workout or yoga class, be sure to warm up properly and cool down afterward to avoid injury.
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Wednesday Workout: Grovin' to Garuda8/2/2017
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Wednesday Workout: Fledgling Flow7/19/2017
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Wednesday Workout: Hanuman-Style7/12/2017
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Wednesday Workout: Get Energized!6/28/2017
Cakra yoga uses asanas (yoga postures) and pranayama (controlled breath) to cleanse, balance, and open the cakras, or energy centers, of the body. Many of the postures in hatha yoga are often adopted in cakra yoga because the straight alignment of the pose. More specifically, the straight alignment of the spine is the most important since this is where the flow of cakra energy occurs.
Therefore yoga has two benefits:
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Wednesday Workout: Fierce Dancer6/21/2017
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Crush it Core6/19/2017
First Sequence - Torso Lifts > Leg Lifts > Low Boat
Lay on your back with your arms extended over head, Lift your chest off the floor and back down five (5) times then on the last one hold for five (5) breaths. Lower chest. Lift and lower legs five (5) times then on the last one hold legs lifted for five (5) breaths. Finish the sequence by holding Low Boat Pose (both torso/arms and legs lifted. Hold low boat for five (5) breaths.
Second Sequence - Dandasana > Leg Circles
Sit in Dandasana. Press hands into the floor or on blocks for more elevation, lifting your rear-end up off the floor while your heels remain on the floor. Lift up one leg. Lift the leg a bit higher. Lift just a bit higher. Hold. Next, extend the leg to the side and around, drawing a large circle. When done drawing a circle, extend the leg out to the side and hold for a five-count. Lower leg and repeat on the opposite side.
Third Sequence - Boat > Lolasana
Move into Boat pose. Hold for five (5) breaths. Then cross your feet and press up into Lolasana. If desired, use blocks under your hands to give you more space to lift off the floor. Hold Lolasana for five (5) breaths. Return to boat and repeat the sequence for a total of five (5) times.
Fourth Sequence - Reverse Table Top > Purvottanasana
Place a block between your knees and move into reverse table top. Hold the pose for five (5) breaths. Finish with holding Purvottanasana for five (5) breaths.
Final Counter Pose - Belly > Up Dog (or Cobra)
To relieve your core and shoulders from the intense workout listed above, come to your belly and press into upward dog or cobra.
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Wednesday's Workout: Feel The Burn!5/25/2017 Some of you expressed just how much you loved last night's flow session (who knew you folks liked so much pain?!...challenge accepted!) So, should you want to revisit the torture I descended upon you, here's a couple of the flow sequences we did: Flow 1 - Building up the BurnFrom Standing:
Flow 2 - My Leg's on Fire From Downward Dog:
Kickin' Up the Core Workout
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