What kind of #MermaidYogis challenge would this be without a few variations of mermaid pose? Before you go diving all Ariel-style into this backbending hip opener, please take your time and warm up with at least five or six rounds of sun salutations, and a nice juicy minute or two in pigeon or sleeping pigeon. […]
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#MermaidYogis Day 11: Pigeon Pose
You know what I love about day 11 of #mermaidyogis, pigeon pose? Everything. You can’t go wrong with this delicious hip opener. Even if you’ve got tricky knees, supine pigeon is your friend. Hips a bit sticky? You can add a bolster, block, or blanket to the mix to shorten the space between your hips […]
#MermaidYogis Day 10: Wild Thing
Day 10 of #MermaidYogis is wild thing – a beautiful heart opener and one of my personal favorite poses. Wild Thing: From seated staff pose: Bend your right knee and place sole of foot on floor. Point left toes. Plant left hand behind you and lift hips, sweeping right arm up and overhead. Hold for five […]
#MermaidYogis Day 9: Dolphin Pose
The rad thing about dophin pose is it’s nature as a triple threat yoga pose: it’s primary functions? Strengthening the shoulders and abdominals while stretching the hamstrings. It’s an awesome prep pose for both supported headstand and forearm stand. Dolphin Pose: Start in forearm plank. Clasp hands in front of you. Inhale deeply. Exhale […]
#MermaidYogis Day 8: Sphinx Pose
After a week of daily core work, this sphinx pose is a well deserved counter stretch for the abdominals. Day 8 of #mermaidyogis is a gentle heart opener that can be held for about a minute, breathing deeply the entire time. Sphinx Pose: From high plank, lower all the way down to the floor. […]
Day 7 #MermaidYogis: Side Plank Variations
I sure hope you guys have been enjoying week one of the #MermaidYogis challenge – I’m amazed at the variety of yogis we have practicing along this time! It seems like there’s something for all levels, and today is no exception. Day 7 of #MermaidYogis is any side plank variation that calls to you. My […]
La Fete De Femmes Yoga Retreat Giveaway
La Fete De Femmes n. French for “The Party of Women” We are incredibly stoked to be giving away one spot for the first annual “Fete De Femmes” retreat on the Central Coast of California. This October, join Stoked Yogi founder Amelia Travis and Rachel Perez of Whimsy & Wanderlust for a yoga retreat giveaway unlike […]