Yogatic with Esther Ekhart - Welcome!

Happy Christmas to everyone!

I taught my last classes in this year, last night, so will have a little free time till january 4th.

Looking forward to spending more time at my own practice. Going home to spent christmas with my sisters and father in the Netherlands, to connect with some good friends over there and am really looking forward to that!

I want to ask everybody to be aware that christmas van be a very difficult time for those who aren’t so happy with their lives at the moment. Be mindful about it and maybe do something nice for those who you deep down know need it, offer your company, or some friendly words…

Stay connected to your breath as much as possible through the holidays and remember who you really are!

Esther

Here a reminder to not only follow other people’s advice, but to also follow your own body’s wisdom. Your body is your best teacher!

Hi everyone,

Here an in depth exploration of the Triangle pose / Utthita Trikonasana.

Esther

Hi everyone,

Here an in depth exploration of the pose Warrior II/ Virabhadrasana II.  remember to enjoy the pose while you think o all the details. Esther

Here I show you how to build up fitness and strength through doing sun salutations! They really are a great way to start the day and become fit at the same time!

Hi everyone,
Here a little tutorial about jumping forward from downward facing dog pose / adho mukha svanasana to standing forward bend/ uttanasana. Have fun practicing it, you’re working on your upper body strength and core strength while you’re at it!
Esther

Hi everyone,
Here a pranayama exercise breathing in tot the count of eight and breathing out to the count of eight that continues into a short meditation. Hope you enjoy it and that it may make you calm and peaceful! Esther

Hi Everyone,

Here another vinyasa flow for you to practice. I would recommend to warm up first by doing a few sun salutations or my warm up video http://www.yogatic.com/yoga-video/warming-up-sequence/ .

The poses I demonstrate are:

Warrior II / Virabhadrasana II

Triangle pose / Utthita trikonansana

Side angle pose / Utthita parsvakonasana

Sun warrior or Reversed warrior pose

Wide legged forward bend / Prasarita paddotanasana (variation)

once you remeber the sequence you can do it in your own ryhtme!

enjoy,

Esther

Hi Everyone,
Here 3 different ways to come down from plank into cobra or upward facing dog pose, so you can pick the one you are able for now and work your way up to the next level!
Esther

Hi Everyone,
Here a quick video to show you half frog pose/ ardha bhekasana. This pose is amazing to release tension along the front of the thighs and groins. It prepares you for backbends. A great pose to do regularly if you like running a lot. Definitely one of those poses that if done regularly for a while you’ll notice great and quick results!
keep practicing Esther