Warrior Pose is probably one of the most recognizable asanas in yoga. Regular practice of Warrior I/Virabhadrasana I increases flexibility in the hips and strengthens and tones the legs, ankles and feet. Working on Warrior I will improve all standing poses as well as hip openers. In this pose we get a twist for the spine, while the opening of the shoulders and side body prepares us for backbends. However, because of all these different elements Warrior I is a complex pose with a lot of different alignment cues to learn. Keeping all these in mind while staying with the breath can feel a bit like a juggling act. But this is Warrior Pose after all – named after the fierce warrior Virabhadra, who is said to symbolize our inner ability to overcome ego and ignorance. The warriors challenge and test us but in doing so bring us strength, focus, confidence and courage. . . . #dailyyogapractice #yogaeveryday #yogaeverywhere #dailyyoga #yogaasana #instayoga #yogateachers #yogapractice #yogateacher #poweryoga #yogagram #yogalife #yogadaily #yogajourney #yoga #yogacommunity #yogainspiration #yogaprogress #namaste #meditation #yogastudio #yogagram #yogaindoral #doralyoga #yoga # yogaismymedicine #wellnesstips #mindfulliving #yogiclife #dharmayoga #yogaasana #warrior

With school out, bring your children to yoga, for some healthy stretching and mindfulness awareness. Beginning this Friday (Monday and Fridays @ 8:30am), Energy Yoga will be offering a "Yoga for Kids" program. At the same time, we will be offering a "grown up" class in the Buddha Cave. So bring the kidos, let them enjoy the benefits of yoga, while you can still get in a stress relieving yoga practice for yourself in the other room. The Yoga for Kids program has various packages, starting at $10 per class, with an 8-class pass. See you Friday at 8:30am... https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=37613&stype=-7&sTG=29&sView=day&sLoc=0

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• S U R R E N D E R • In yoga, surrender can be described as the practice of letting go of struggle and control. It is linked to the concept of trust. Surrender, as a practice, is referred to by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras as the niyama of ishvara pranidhana, which means "to surrender to God [or higher power]." It is said that this is a crucial step on the path to samadhi, which is the ultimate goal of yoga. The practice of surrendering to a higher power does not have to mean the worship of a god or separate supreme being. It can simply be to surrender to the inner teacher of the Divine within oneself. It is said that when one surrenders the ego identity to this higher Self, one transcends feeling of separation from others. One devotes one's life to serving the Divine within all beings and, in doing so, is freed from anxiety, self-doubt and negative karma. What does surrender mean to you? 💜 #surrender #karma #dailyyogapractice #yogaeveryday #yogaeverywhere #dailyyoga #yogaasana #instayoga #yogateachers #yogapractice #yogateacher #yogagram #yogalife #yogadaily #yogajourney #yoga #yogacommunity #yogainspiration #yogaprogress #namaste #meditation #yogastudio #yogagram #yogaindoral #doralyoga #yoga # yogaismymedicine #mindfulliving #yogaphilosophy

Phalakasana or Plank Pose is a transitional pose that prepares your body for other intense yoga poses. Similar to its name, the practitioner’s body is held in a plank-like position, i.e., long and thin. This yoga asana or pose places pressure on your core and shoulder muscles. It tones your body and generates heat. It is a perfect asana for beginners and helps them develop endurance. This pose is also ideal for those looking to enhance their shoulder or arm strength. Plank is an excellent pose for building core muscle strength. This asana engages the muscles in your neck, shoulder, biceps, triceps, lower back, knee, hamstrings, calves, hips and quadriceps. It also exercises your chest muscles and improves the functioning of your respiratory system. Via @siddhiyogainternational . . . #dailyyogapractice #yogaeveryday #yogaeverywhere #dailyyoga #yogaasana #instayoga #yogateachers #yogapractice #yogateacher #poweryoga #yogagram #yogalife #yogadaily #yogajourney #yoga #yogacommunity #yogainspiration #yogaprogress #namaste #meditation #yogastudio #yogagram #yogaindoral #doralyoga #yoga # yogaismymedicine #wellnesstips #mindfulliving #yogiclife #dharmayoga #plankasana