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Upward Facing Dog Yoga Pose

by debby 04/19/2018 0

BY DEBBY SIEGEL, MSA, RYTPHOTO BY MICHELLE THOMAS Upward Facing Dog is a backbending option in the four part Chaturanga flow, or vinyasa flow series, practiced multiple times in most vinyasa yoga classes. To find Up Dog, begin lying on your belly with your forehead on the floor and your feet hip-width apart and parallel, toes extended straight back from…

Why do we Namaste with Prayer Hands?

by debby 04/08/2018 0

In America, we tend to end yoga classes with our hands placed palms together over our hearts. But why? Seemed only apropos that someone calling herself a Yoga Evangelist could start with the subject of prayer hands in yoga. It has many reasons, and is as ancient as the practice itself. Here’s some of what resonates with me. I’d love…