Want to be fancy yogi? Can you put your foot behind your head? Can you put two feet back there? The possibilities are endless.
One foot, two foot, red foot, blue foot.
EkaPadaSirsasana
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Nakrasana
Yoga makes you strong. Very strong.
Try Nakrasana, the Crocodile Pose, and build your strength up.
Hey, it sure beats lifting weights.
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Uddiyana
The mysterious uddiyana bandha. Why so much mystery? There shouldn’t be any, you can see it when it’s happening after all.
Learn the difference between Uddiyana Kriya and Uddiyana Bandha.
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Bujapidasana
Here’s an advanced asana, for those of you that need a little challenge in your yoga practice. The arm pressure pose incorporates strength and flexibility. It could take a while to master this one, so while your waiting for it to settle into your practice, don’t forget to squat!
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Kurmasana
Want to do advanced yoga asanas? Try kurmasana, the turtle.
Start at home, do your prep work, in and out of practice, on and off the mat. And when you’re on the mat, try these fun and fabulous variations.
Have patience, don’t fret. Slow and steady wins the race.
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Bakasana
Crow Pose, Bakasana.
Fly like a crow. Fly forward, lift up.
Don’t crash into the ground. Avoid a broken nose.
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Paschimottanasana
Best of all yoga postures is Paschimottanasana. At least according to the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Why? There are some fancy sanskrit terms for it, but let’s just say it gives you amazing health, leads towards enlightenment, and makes you skinny!
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