Twists offer you a rejuvenating effects and a range of physical and mental benefits. Particularly effective after sequences involving forward or backward bends, twists serve as balancing asanas. During your practice, it is necessary to maintain spine length, and initiating rotation from the core is the key to their effectiveness. Incorporating twists into your practice yields numerous advantages: It’s important […]
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Yoga Basic 5. Core – The Center of your body
The center is the abdominal muscles, which promote connection to your core. This isn’t about getting a six-pack like in fitness training, but rather about deep anchoring within yourself. Networking this profound musculature is essential on a physical level for stabilizing the lumbar spine. Building these deep abdominal muscles prevents lower back pain. Additionally, here lies the potential of your […]
Read MoreYoga Basics 4 – Standing Poses
Standing asanas, or poses, form an integral part of the yogic journey, spanning from foundational Mountain Pose to the dynamic Warriors, Pyramids, and Triangle. Within these postures lies a delicate balance between strength and ease, inviting practitioners to harmonize their entire body from head to toe. The Alignment and Stability commences with rooted feet. It’s essential to activate the longitudinal […]
Read MoreYoga Basic 3 – Sun Salutation: Energize Your Day with Sun Salutation
The Sun Salutation is one of the most well-known and beloved sequences of asanas. It combines dynamism, strength, flexibility, endurance, and concentration. It is ideally suited for one’s regular practice at home, as the sequence is clear and its structure easy to follow. Especially in the morning, it is an ideal springboard into the day, to greet it energize in […]
Read MoreYoga Basic 2 – The Power of Breathing: Fueling Our Everyday Lives
Did you know that an adult at rest typically breathes around 12 to 20 times per minute? That’s approximately 22,000 breaths a day! Breathing isn’t just a simple bodily function—it’s what keeps you- us alive. Your lungs play an important role in this process, providing your body with the oxygen it needs to function. With every inhale, your lungs draw […]
Read MoreYoga Basic 1 – Exploring the Ancient Roots and Modern Evolution of Yoga
Download Handout Yoga Basic 1. Did you know that before the written word, knowledge was passed down orally? Yoga, has been transmitted from Master to student for over 5,000 years. The word “yoga” finds its roots in the sacred Sanskrit texts known as the Rig Veda, revered for their spiritual wisdom. The first practitioners of yoga were ascetics and hermits […]
Read MoreTuesday YOGA BASIC in Caldas da Rainha
Hello, Starting 19th March, I’m happy to invite you to join my new Yoga Class in Caldas, “YOGA BASIC”! 🌟 Whether you’re a beginner looking to kickstart your yoga journey or someone wanting to strengthen their foundation, this class is perfect for you. 🗓️ Every Tuesday, starting at 10am 📍 Sociedade Columbófila Caldense, Caldas da Rainha Over the course of […]
Read MoreFinding Life’s Source in Water and Yoga
Water is a source of life. It’s a simple truth that we often overlook in our daily routines. We turn on the tap, fill our glasses, and quench our thirst without much thought. Yet, water is not just a necessity for survival; it’s a fundamental element that nourishes and sustains us. But what about the sources of life that go […]
Read MoreThe Power of Smiling
Sometimes, the simplest acts can have a profound impact. Do you know? That the power of a smile or laughter goes beyond the superficial expression of happiness. It holds the potential to transform our mindset. Furthermore, smiling also brings health benefits, such as reducing anxiety, as well as lowering your blood pressure and heart rate. When we smile, our brain […]
Read MoreLOVE YOU(RSELF) – Happy Valentins Day
The love you show yourself enables you to love others. “Opening the heart” represents love for life, nature, and all people. Embracing everything with appreciation, mindfulness, understanding, acceptance, and warmth is significant in today’s world. Backbends are the yoga postures known as “heart openers” because they stretch and open the chest area. How to open your heart? During a backbend, […]
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