Today let’s talk about one of the great mysteries of yoga: WHY, in this peace-loving, joyous, kumbahyah yoga culture are our iconic poses named after warriors?

It’s always been an interesting paradox to me – the point of our yoga poses is to exemplify different animals, shapes, and beings. Why are some of the most popular poses named after war?

Well, as it often happens, this name is a case of mistranslation. In Sanskrit, the warrior poses at called Virbhadrasana. Literally – “the poses of the sage Virbhadra”.

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Today’s yoga sequence is a short, continuous, and circular flow. Use this sequence to reset your energy and find smooth, continuous movement.

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Today – we’re playing the long game. We’re remembering that tension is always followed by release. That uncertainty is always made certain. So we’ll work our strength, our grounding, and our resolve to learn our internal strength. 30 minutes of vinyasa yoga – grab a block or book and a mat – let’s go!

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Bow Pose! This heart opener, shoulder opener, hip opener, and back strengthener is more complex than it looks! Let’s open up the front body and work the abdominals so you can find your way into bow pose
(and learn to love this shape!)

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