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Archive for the ‘Yoga Poses’ Category
March 11th, 2010
My Yoga Online has posted an informative new pose presented by Dr. Robin Armstrong: Utkatasana Yoga Pose. Learn more about the benefits, contraindications, modifications, and cautions in doing this yoga posture safely.
Benefits of Utkatasana (Chair Pose)
*Strengthens the hip flexor muscles: rectus femoris, psoas
*Strengthens the quadriceps in the front of the thighs, hamstrings in the [...]
Yoga Pose of the Month: Pigeon Pose/Kapotasana
November 14th, 2009
My Yoga Online is happy to feature our Yoga Pose of the Month: Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Pigeon Pose).
This classic back-arching yoga posture offers tremendous benefits throughout the body. The positioning of the forward knee, however, requires special attention to avoid knee strain and injury. Learn special tips offered by Dr. Robin [...]
Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose) Yoga Pose
October 6th, 2009
Enjoy My Yoga Online’s latest feature Yoga Pose of the Month: Gomukhasana presented by Dr. Robin Armstrong. Learn the techniques to safely and effectively engage the upper and lower body in this classic seated yoga posture.
Some of the primary benefits of Gomukhasana:
* Stretches triceps, rotator cuff, latisimus and pectoralis muscles of upper body
* Stretches [...]
Yoga Pose of the Month: Matysasana (Fish Pose)
August 15th, 2009
Matysasana is a classic yoga pose that traditionally follows Shoulderstand is either a joyful experience or one that feels challenging and awkward. Learn from Dr. Robin Armstrong the fundamentals in making this back arching yoga pose safe, effective, and enjoyable.
Benefits of Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
* Opens pectoralis muscles of chest, intercostal muscles between ribs, and upper [...]
Yoga Pose of the Month: Upavistha Konasana
July 22nd, 2009
Enjoy My Yoga Online’s feature yoga pose of the month, Upavista Konasana (Wide Angled Seated Forward Bend) presented by Dr. Robin Armstong.
This classic wide forward bend offers great benefits:
*Stretches Adductor muscles of the groin
*Stretches Hamstring muscles
*Strengthens the supportive musculature of the spine
*Encourages activation of the core
*Traditionally thought to increase blood flow to the pelvis, keeping [...]
Five Important Health Reasons to Reduce Stress
June 23rd, 2009
My Yoga Online has added a new health and wellness article by Kreg Weiss, Five Reasons to Reduce Stress. With people needing to work more, save more, and find more time just to manage schedules, stress is becoming a chronic ailment for most people. Without recognizing the effects of stress and not having a [...]
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Yoga Pose of the Month: Triangle Pose
June 10th, 2009
Enjoy our latest post by Dr. Robin Armstrong reviewing the applications, techniques, and cautions when doing Utthita Trikonasana (Triangle Pose). This classical Hatha Yoga posture offers many benefits:
* Expands chest and shoulders
* Increases mobility of hip joints
* Increases neck mobility
* Stretches spinal muscles
* Strengthens and tones muscles of the thighs
* Stretches calf muscles, hamstrings, [...]
Top Yoga Poses for Lower Body Strength
June 6th, 2009
Practicing Yoga offers a great deal of benefits including the strengthening and toning of muscles. This strengthening and toning supports joint structures, promotes injury prevention, improves physical performance, and enhances body weight management. This strengthening is more appropriately classified as endurance, the degree and length of time in which a muscle can sustain [...]
Feature Yoga Posture-Upward Facing Dog Pose
May 8th, 2009
My Yoga Online is featuring Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward Facing Dog Pose) as the Yoga Pose of the Month. This advanced yoga back bend is wonderfully broken down set by set by Dr. Robin Armstrong. Learn the fundamental instructions in performing Upward Facing Dog along with modifications and safety cues in order to [...]
Balance and Intentional Flow in Yoga
March 23rd, 2009
I was recently reviewing some Yoga anatomy material by David Keil and was reintroduced to a wonder concept of creating balanced energy and flow in your yoga practice. David presented the common bandha applications of mula and uddiyana in a more generalized concept throughout the entire body. As a reminder, mula means to [...]


