4 Tips For a Stronger Triangle Pose


Updated 04/06/12 12:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Do a Better Triangle Pose

If you're feeling tight in the hips or side body, Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana) should be your go-to pose. It's part of the primary series in ashtanga, and I always relish the moment when I know it's coming up in the sequence: it's perfect for giving much-needed love to muscle groups that tend to get overlooked. If you want to take this pose to the next level in your practice, here are four Read more

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Ashtanga Class


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beginner Ashtanga Yoga Tips

Ashtanga is one of my favorite forms of yoga because it's fast-paced, fluid, and each class follows the same sequence, so you always know what to expect once you have a few classes under your capris. It's also really intense, and some aspects of it can be a real turn-off to people. Before you head to your first ashtanga class, here are some things you'll be glad you know. 1. You'll Probably Be Read more

What to Expect From an Ashtanga Yoga Class


Updated 08/15/11 6:50 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

What Ashtanga Yoga Class Is Like

If you're a runner, cyclist, skier, rider, climber, swimmer, or have a Type A, high-energy, can't-sit-still kind of personality, sign yourself up for Ashtanga yoga. This type of yoga is challenging, quick-paced, and just the thing to open your tight hamstrings, hips, and shoulders. Before heading to your first class, here are some things you should know. It's Hot I'm not talking Bikram-yoga hot, Read more

Strike a Yoga Pose: Intense East


Updated 06/02/11 8:51 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

Yoga Pose of the Week:  Intense East

This next pose called Intense East is the fourth pose in Ashtanga Yoga's Primary Series. It strengthens and stretches your shoulders simultaneously, and also works your bum and hamstrings. If you've done the Pilates move called Reverse Plank, then this will be a cinch. Sanskrit Name: Purvottanasana English Translation: Eastern Intense Stretch Pose Also Called: Intense East or Upward Read more