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Align the Mind

On September 13, 2017 in General by AshleyJosephine

Alignment is a buzz word these days in the yoga world. Since more and more people are practicing yoga, and more people are speaking out about how yoga has injured them in the past, instructors and practitioners alike are concerned about safety. And that’s a good thing. But for all the talk about alignment as it refers to the body, what about the alignment of our thoughts, decisions, and actions?

Tagged With: Align the Mind, Alignment, Ashley Josephine, Mind Body Connection

To Lengthen and Strengthen in Yoga

On August 23, 2016 in General by Valentina Rose

My journey in yoga lately has been leading me to throughly analyze the way postures work. In other words, alignment. Lately I’ve been asking myself: what is the balance between strength and flexibility? Does a body party or muscle group need to be strong in order to be flexible?

Tagged With: Alignment, Flexibility, Inhibitions, Ligaments, Strength, tendons, Valentina Rose

Featured Pose: Warrior II

On August 18, 2016 in New Classes & Programs by YogaDownload.com

Practice our Featured Pose of the month, Warrior II, to fuel your flow. Warrior II / Virabhadrasana II symbolizes strength and victory.

Spring Equinox Yoga Practice

On March 18, 2016 in General by AshleyJosephine

It’s that time of year again! Another season, another equinox. Another opportunity to reflect, set intentions, and commit to right action.

Tagged With: Alignment, Ashley Josephine, Spring, Spring Equinox, yoga

A Pose for Your Woes: Relieve Lower Back Pain

On February 12, 2016 in General by AshleyJosephine

A Pose for Your Woes: Relieve Lower Back Pain

If you’ve ever experienced low back pain before, you know that it ranges in severity from mildly annoying to so severe you have to take off work because you can’t get out of bed.

Tagged With: Alignment, Ashley Josephine, Backbends, Relieve Low Back Pain, Spine, yoga

Common Confusing Yoga Cues and What not to do

On July 16, 2015 in General by AshleyJosephine

Common Confusing Yoga Cues and What not to do

There are plenty of funny articles online about the weird things you hear yoga teachers say, and I’ll admit I’m an offender on some of them.

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