Cobra
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Cobra Pose Bhujangasana
Ally HamiltonLengthen the spine and activate the legs. Make lots of room for your neck by wrapping the shoulder-blades on your back. Hissing is not necessary ;), just breathe.
Ready to work it?
Here are some classes featuring Cobra Pose.
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Postpartum Core Strength
By Cassie Cherney on Oct 15, 2019
Grab a scarf (or strap!) and let's get to it! This is a quick practice that will gently work on strengthening the core, toning the pelvic floor and opening the chest. Appropriate for mamas who are 6 weeks postpartum and have clearance from their care providers to return to physical activity.
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Art of the Warrior
By Derek Beres on Jan 28, 2019
Quality movement and lower repetition is the goal here as we explore movement in a variety of planes, including strong core and Pilates workouts. Forgetting my new iPhone dongle, we'll let the music be our breath (or put on your own!).
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Mix it up Flow
By Missy White on Jan 9, 2019
In this mix it up flow we will wake up your entire body as we move in a sweet steady pace that will make you feel just right after your practice! This is a sweaty, challenging flow with arm balances and inversions and opportunities to play. As always, listen to your body and play in a way that feels right for you!
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Shoulder Love
By Derek Beres on Jan 1, 2019
Finding the sweet spot between opening your upper back and shoulders and keeping your core engaged is the goal of this flow. Plenty of full-body love expressed along the way. There are even some plyometrics for added fun.
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Hello, Old Friend
By Brent Laffoon on Apr 15, 2018
To all the people out there who either used to practice yoga and loved it but for one reason or another fell out of practice, or the people who have always wanted to start a yoga practice but for whatever reason have never made the time or have felt too intimidated to start, this practice is for you. Once you acquaint (or re-acquaint) yourself with the practice, you come to realize that Yoga is an old friend who it's always good to spend some time with no matter how long it's been. Enjoy!
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Shedding Skin
By Kate Duyn on Jun 21, 2017
It's so good to be back on Yogis Anonymous! This practice is about shedding skin, emerging transformed, new, bright and shiny. Lots of legwork, heart-opening, hip-opening and some curve-ball opportunities to invert or fly up into an arm-balance. Enjoy!
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Breathe as You Move
By Ally Hamilton on Apr 7, 2017
Our second session in the Kids' Yoga course. One of the main concepts when we practice yoga is that we inhale when we expand, and exhale when we contract. We play with that idea throughout this practice, which includes sun salutes, warrior 3, backbends, and hip and hamstring openers. Your little is going to feel really good after this!
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CF Course Session 5B
By Leslie Kazadi on Apr 6, 2017
Get ready to build strength and open your chest and breath in this challenging session. From plank to cobra, high lunge into a twisting version, you will be amazed by what you can do with consistent practice. Be sure to check out the "A" side for modifications that make these challenging poses accessible. Play with different versions for variety to keep it fresh and fun. Remember you can literally press pause and rewind to make this practice exactly the pace that works for you!
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CF Course Sesion 5A
By Leslie Kazadi on Apr 6, 2017
This tutorial is chock full of options to help you find the right version of some of the most challenging poses in this course. The key to building strength and stamina is taking consistent steps and moving methodically over time. From plank to pushups, from high lunge twist to cobra, this practice may be the one where you play with the most variety. The pose modifications take you from safe & simple to strength & stamina. Know that each version of each pose has its own benefits. Find the one that works for you today and return to this session to re-mind yourself of options and variety as your energy and stamina ebb and flow. After this, be sure to reward yourself with Session 6 restoratives!
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Simple Twists
By Ally Hamilton on Jan 9, 2017
Get up out of your chair and move a little! Wring yourself out physically and mentally with some very simple twists and a nice little flow to get your heart pumping just a bit, and the energy moving! Take care of your spine, strengthen your core, open your shoulders, chest, upper back and hip flexors, and release tension from your whole body. Then get back to whatever it is you're doing with more clarity (and joy!).
