Category Archive for: ‘Asana of the Month’

bharadvajasana – seated twist (bah-ROD-va-JAHS-anna), Bharadvaja = one of seven legendary seers, credited with composing the hymns collected in the Vedas benefits: stretches the spine, shoulders, and hips massages the abdominal organs relieves lower backache, neck pain, and sciatica helps relieve stress improves digestion especially good in the second trimester of pregnancy for strengthening the lower back therapeutic for carpal …

setu bandha sarvangasana – bridge pose (SET-too BAHN-dah)setu = dam, dike, or bridgebandha = lock be sure to check out colleen’s previous asana of the month video where she describes the action of shoulder loop. benefits: stretches the chest, neck, and spine calms the brain and helps alleviate stress and mild depression stimulates abdominal organs, lungs, and thyroid rejuvenates tired …

Kundalini Kriya (practice) for Banishing Fear Benefits:* Stimulates the pituitary gland* Improves emotional balance* Provides a sense of empowerment and joy* Reduces overwhelming feelings related to fear Contraindications:* This kriya is safe to practice within all physical and mental conditions.* Individuals with a current or prior elbow injury may wish to breathe and move more gently.