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The pelvis is the centre of gravity, and of prime importance to yoga practitioners. The position of the pelvis is affected by (and has an influence on) the rest of the chain above and below it.
“Hatha is gentle, vinyasa is more flowy, and ashtanga is vigorous and athletic.” All of those responses reflect a common misunderstanding on what the terms actually mean…
Core is so much more than abdominals. Breathing is integral to posture, strength and relaxation, and exploring this connection in greater depth can give us energy to move through our mat practice (and everyday life) with grace and ease.
Surya namaskara loosely translates to “sun worship,” and when we move with the grace of someone absorbed in worship, with a gentleness, subtle muscular and energetic connections in the whole body begin to awaken that support a strong and relaxed handstand.
For optimal shoulder health, it’s important to cultivate a co-activation of opposing forces around the joint - balancing the muscles that push and pull, that protract and retract, elevate and depress… In this article, we’ll break them down, so they can be re-united like long-lost lovers.
While it’s up to each individual to define success in yoga on their own terms, the practice of Hatha Yoga offers a unique perspective on balancing three pillars of health: the inter-penetrating relationship of steadiness of mind, posture and breathing.