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Sun Power Yoga classes, information, & advice. Julie is the resident yoga teacher at the Dax Moy Studios as well as a Personal Trainer.

Website: http://yoginilondon.ning.com
Location: London, England
Members: 8
Latest Activity: Aug 13

Trikonasana is one of the 12 key asanas (poses) of yoga. The pose helps to strengthen the legs & mobilise the hips.
This pose is ideal for anyone with a sedentary lifestyle, where too much time sitting at a desk can cause the hip flexors to tighten or shorten, which can in turn affect the position of the pelvis & movement of the lower back. An all too common cause of lower back pain.
The torso is also stretched to open the chest, allowing for deeper breathing.
Instructions
Stand erect, with the feet wide. Legs should be dynamic, with the front of the thighs pulled up & legs straight.
Square the hips, knees & feet to the front. Raise the arms shoulder height, palms facing down.
Turn on the right heel to take the right thigh, knee & foot out 90 degrees, turn the left foot inward 15 degrees.
Ensure that the hips remain square, keep the shoulders down
Reach out with the right arm, stretching along the right side to lengthen the ribs, once you have reached to your full extension, simply rotate the right arm down to the shin, ankle, toe or floor – dependent on your level of flexibility. You should feel a nice side stretch down the left hand side too.
Left arm rotates so that the left hand is reaching to the ceiling. Head turns to look up at the left hand.
Try to imagine that the front of the body is pressed against a pane of glass, pushing the right hip forward, avoiding the upper body slumping forward & pulling the left hip back.
Hold the pose for at least five full breaths, building up to 30 seconds or a minute.
To come out the pose, reverse the process, and then repeat on the left hand side.
Adjustments
If the neck feels strained in the full pose, then simply turn the head to stay looking at the floor.
For pregnancy, never strain the tummy, so lessen the pose.
Arthritis sufferers or those with limited mobility should simply keep the feet pointing forwards as in the initial stance. Do not strain.
Please note - Before embarking on any new form of exercise, please seek medical advice
Additional Benefits
Tones the spinal nerves & abdominal organs.
Increases peristalsis of the digestive tract, meaning better working of the bowels, & assisting digestion. Massages liver & spleen for increased function.
A lateral stretch on the spine, keeping the spine elastic
A mentally & emotionally calming pose when held for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

About Julie
Julie is the resident yoga teacher at the Dax Moy Studios, specialising in Power Yoga, a dynamic & energising yoga practice.
Contact info:
julie@yoginilondon.co.uk
Tel: 07973 361208

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Started by Yogini London. Last reply by Mary Riley Mar 31.

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Comment by Mike Guardiola on May 4, 2009 at 8:17pm: Y'all may have seen this already but if not, y'all gotta check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKQw0-IlJiY

Comment by Mike Guardiola on May 4, 2009 at 8:11pm: This site is great! thanks :)

Comment by Yogini London on April 21, 2009 at 11:31am: Here's a handy little link to a simple step-by-step guide to the sun salutes, so you can practice for a little in the comfort of your own home, in the garden, in the sunshine, anywhere you can

http://www.yogasite.com/sunsalute.htm

Comment by Mary Riley on March 31, 2009 at 7:54pm: This is what I experience during yoga: "The beauty of life is to experience yourself." (from Yogi Tea bag)

Comment by Yogini London on January 23, 2009 at 6:48pm: Hi Emma, there may be a number of reasons as to why you may be struggling to achieve halasana. Weight can be a factor with some people. However, more common factors can be tight muscles such as the hamstrings preventing the lowering of the legs.
Given that you have had a baby, it may be the changes that have happened during pregnancy. For example, a restriction in the hips, or the position of the spine. Things can tend to get a little "jammed up" around the hips & the sacrum during pregnancy & this can restrict a lot of movement. Difficult to say with so little info & without observing you.
Do you experience any discomfort or pain in any particular areas as this may give me some clues.
Let me know if you can give me any further info. (if it's personal, just send me an email direct & I will reply to you personally)
You will have to get the baby working in some moves - it's great fun & they really enjoy the interaction!!

Hope to hear from you again.
In the meantime, keep an eye on these pages, I will be loading a few pics, teaching points & videos over the next couple of weeks & they may help.

Love, life & Laughter

Comment by Emma on January 22, 2009 at 9:12pm: Hi Julie,
one of my goals for this year - and forever - is to practise yoga at least 3 times per week - I used to attend a class weekly but since having a baby i can't go to the class and i have found the baby thinks its great watching me practise the poses so i get to keep baby and me happy! ;-)
can i ask you about shoulder stand - Sarcangasana - please? i used to be able to go into plough pose and then on up into shoulder stand, fairly comfortably but i can't get my legs over into plough pose at all at the moment!! i am over weight.. could it be this that is causing the problem? your thoughts would be greatly appreciated! thanks
emma

Comment by Piera on January 5, 2009 at 6:13pm: I will bless this virgin group with my light and love and this first message!

Yoga is the union of all things, we are all one and reflect the ultimate divine love of the universe.

I encourage everyone to discover yoga and the yogic way of life. It brings peace, health and happiness to all those who alllow yoga in thier lives.

Blessings to all, for they already are :)
Piera