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Yoga for Asthma

Yoga may help those who suffer from asthma. In this sequence I explore some simple exercises that may help you to relax your breathing, open your chest and lungs. It will help you to generally feel better, more relaxed, more open and that in itself will calm everything down.

Do it for a while every day and feel the difference for yourself!

The poses I demonstrate here are:

mountain pose / tadasana

downward facing dog pose / adho mukha svanasana

plank pose

crocodile pose / makarasana

cobra pose / bhujangasana

child pose / balasana



Yoga Handstand

Hi everyone, If you fancy doing handstand, what you may used to do naturally as a child, without fear, this is a great pose. It gives you great energy, really strengthens the upper body, and warms you up beautifully for any work afterwards. If there is some apprehension or fear and you do go for it, it’ll give you a good buzz, remember its good to sometimes challenge yourself a bit, go beyond your comfort zone.

the poses I demonstrate here are:

plank pose

downward facing dog pose / adho mukha svanasana

half handstand

childpose / balasana

enjoy:) esther



Yoga routine for upper and mid back strength

This yoga routine is to help you strengthen the mid and upper back. I use 3 variations of the locust pose / salabhasana for this sequence (I will upload a photo in the poses section soon!). Important is, when you follow this video and my instructions, that you focus on the muscles you’re looking to strengthen, feel them. Also make sure you’re not contracting more muscles than necessary…, like your face, keep smiling :) and have fun.

Esther.

The poses I demonstrate in this sequence are:

cat pose / marjaryasana

cow pose / bitilasana

downward facing dog pose / adho mukha svanasana

plank pose

locust pose / salabhasana

child pose / balasana



Detox Yoga Video

Hi everyone,

I made a  yoga video to help you detox. This sequence focusses on twists, since twists have a detoxing effect on your organs. Also it can be very helpfull if you suffer from wind, or bloatedness.

The poses I demonstrate here are:

half relieving wind pose / ardha pavana muktasana

relieving wind pose / pavanamuktasana or vatayanasana

half revolved belly pose / ardha jathara parivarttanasana

half lord of the fishes pose / ardha matsyendrasana

locust pose / salabhasana

child pose / balasana



Energizing Yoga

Hi everone,

Here a sequence to do if you feel a bit tired and want to get your energy up. Much better and healthier than a cup of coffee, and without the coming down part!

the poses I demonstrate here are:

high lunge / Ashva Sanchalanasana

one legged downward facing dog / eka pada adho mukha svanasana

warrior I / virabhadrasana I

warrior II / virabhadrasana II

extended side angle pose / utthita parsvakonasana

reversed warrior

child pose / balasana



Yoga for Lower Back Pain

Hi everyone,

This sequence I made especially for my sister Karin who has some lower back issues, as well I hope its a help to anybody else out there with similar problems. Repetition and determination is the secret.

Good luck,

the poses that I demonstrate in this sequence are:

pelvic tilt

half relieving wind pose / ardha pavana muktasana / vatayasana

reclining big toe pose / supta padangustasana

sphinx pose

child pose / balasana

bridge pose / setu bandha sarvangasana

half revolved belly pose / ardha jathara parivarttasana



Yoga video for Insomnia

Hi everyone,

if you have trouble sleeping try these few yoga exercises in the evening before going to bed. They help wind you down and promote sleep. There is more you can do for insomnia than yoga, no television, newspapers even reading for at least 2 hours before you go to bed, a warm shower or bath is helpful. Basically giving your body and mind time to unwind before getting into bed.

The poses I demonstrate in this sequence are:

supported downward facing dog / adho mukha svanasana

legs up against the wall pose / vipariti karani

child pose / balasana

I hope this helps,

Esther



Yoga Video of Yoga for a Bad Day!

Hi everyone,

I made this video when I had a “bad” day. It just helps to shift your energy, and feel a lot clearer after. inversions can have that effect on you. i hope this works as good for you as it does for me!

Esther

the poses I demonstrate in this sequence are:

headstand / sirsasana

yoga push ups

cobra pose / bhujangasana

child pose / balasana

shoulderstand / salamba sarvangasana