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
The Plank
Hi Everyone,
I would really recommend building this little sequence into your daily practice, to tone up after the holidays!!!!! Even starting with just plank and holding that for 5 breaths, than moving into side plank with the top arm up looking at your hand, to work on your balance and strength. If that goes all ok than you can do the final version of lifting the top leg up and holding it in your hand. Most of all have fun working towards that last version. don’t be surprised and laugh when you loose your balance the first few times. Its great to work towards something in a few weeks and suddenly finding yourself able to do it. Great for confidence and a feeling of achievement.
The poses I demonstrate here are:
plank pose
side plank / vasisthasana
Enjoy,
Esther
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
Yoga for Core Strength
Hi Everyone,
Everybody these days talks about core strength… Follow these instructions and you will experience what core strength is, repeat these for a while at least 3 times per week, and you really get the benefits. you will feel stronger generally, your confidence goes up and back problems may disappear… definitely worth trying!
The poses I demonstrate in this sequence are:
staff pose / dandasana
side plank / vasisthasana
downward facing dog pose / adho mukha svanasana
half revolved belly pose / ardha jathara parivarttasana
dolphin pose
leg lifts
plank pose
Yoga Video for Athletes
HI Everyone,
Here a sequence for athlethes to help the muscles stay long and flexible and not just short and strong. Long and flexible muscles are healthier and less prone to injury. Do this for a few weeks and observe your body becoming more flexible and open.
The poses I demonstrate in this sequence are:
upper back / rib stretch
mountain pose / tadasana
standing forward bend / uttanasana
plank pose
chaturanga dandasana
cobra pose / bhujangasana
downward facing dog pose / adho mukha svanasana
low lunge pose / ashwa sanschalanasana
warrior I-Ii / virabhadrasana I-II
extended side angle pose / utthita parsvakonasana