sign upSTANDING POSES
Standing asana are the foundation of the asana practice. They assist students in building strength and suppleness in the hips and legs and also increase blood flow to the heart and head.
The feet are the foundation of every standing asana and every asana should begin by:
- Grounding through the ball mound of the big toe
- Grounding through the ball mound of the baby toe
- Grounding through the center of the heel
- Lifting the inner and outer arch equally
There are two basic types of standing poses:
- Open hip poses - Inner thighs move away from each other
- Closed hip poses - Inner thighs move towards each other
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SAMASTHITI - EQUAL STANDING
This asana is the foundation for all the other poses. It's intention is to align the spine and body in relation to the earth and the sky without pulling to the front, the back or either side. more » |
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UTTANASANA - INTENSE STRETCHING
Standing forward bend "Intense Stretching" extends and lengthens the back body from the crown of the head to the soles of the feet. It opens the hamstrings and low back deeply. more » |
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UTTHITA TRIKONASANA - TRIANGLE
Tri means three and kona means angle. Triangle pose opens the hips and strengthens the legs while building balance. It's three angles align the legs and create movement and length through the spine. more » |
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UTTHITA PARSVAKONASANA - EXTENDED SIDE ANGLE
Utthita Parsvakonasana elongates the side body and creats elasticity in the trunk while building strength, stamina and flexibility in the front thigh and hip. This asana frees up connective tissue in and around the pevic crests. more » |
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VIRABHADRASANA II - WARRIOR II
Virabhadrasana 2 builds strength, stamina, and flexibility of the front thigh and hip, while increasing one pointedness of mind. The quadreceps are toned as the external hip rotators of the front leg are contracted. The pose opens the deep inner groins while allowing the energy of the pelvic floor to awaken. more » |