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Nikki Estes
Mar 6, 2020
Change is in the air.
It's daylight saving time this weekend. Get ready to spring forward! While it still looks like winter, with barren trees and snow on the...
Nikki Estes
Mar 1, 2016
Seated Spinal Twist Marichyasana III
It is often said that spinal twists are the squeeze and soak asanas. When we practice these poses we are wringing out all the physical...
Nikki Estes
Feb 2, 2016
Side Plank Vasisthsana
A challenging pose that creates stamina strength in the core and upper body is side plank. Vasisthasana is a challenge for the arms, the...
Nikki Estes
Jan 12, 2016
High Lunge
A common pose in yoga is high lunge. There is no Sanskrit name for this asana. You will find that this is a pose that is regularly used...
Nikki Estes
Dec 22, 2015
Extended Side Angle Pose Utthita Parsvakonasana
A standing pose that has strengthening as well as flexibility benefits is side angle pose. This asana strengthens and stretches the legs,...
Nikki Estes
Dec 1, 2015
Fish Pose Matyasana
This asana (pose) is a back bend and strongly opens the chest and throat. It is said to be “the destroyer of all disease” and is a...
Nikki Estes
Nov 17, 2015
Pigeon Pose Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana
One of my favorite hip openers is pigeon pose (Sanskrit/ Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana). This pose increases the external or outward rotation...
Nikki Estes
Nov 3, 2015
Camel Pose: Ustrasana Opening your heart to grace
Ustrasana is a deep back bend that takes patience and awareness. If done correctly, this pose will bring space to the entire front side...
Nikki Estes
Oct 20, 2015
Boat Pose: Navasana
In the physical practice of yoga, the center of the asana’s strength comes from the core. The core is the center of balance, movement and...
Nikki Estes
Oct 13, 2015
Taking a mind-body approach to exercise
Have you thought about trying yoga but figured you were too inflexible? Do you connect yoga with religion? These are common...
