Pose Instructions

Squat

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This video teaches the biomechanics of how to perform the squat, a key foundation pose in yoga that provides a stable base and builds strength in the hips and legs, wake up the hip flexors, and inegrates the upper and lower body. 

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Squat in Chair

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This video continues training on how to squat, demonstrating how to use a chair and other props to practice the squat.

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Forward Bend Chair Class

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This video teaches how to perform the Standing Forward Bend or Uttanasana using a chair as a prop.  This pose stretches the hamstrings, calves and hips, strengthens the thighs and knees, and helps relieve stress and calm the brain.

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Downward Dog Pose

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This video instructs how to perform Downward Dog or Adho Mukha Svanasana with and without props as you progress in your practice.  Practicing Downward Dog strengthens the muscles in your arms, shoulders, sides, chest and upper back, while stretching the muscles in your ankles, calves, thighs and lower back.

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Warrior 1 Class

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This video teaches how to perform Warrior 1 or Virabhadrasana 1 using props for support and showing variations depending on your body type and fitness.  Warrior 1 builds strength in the legs, back and ankles while stretching the hips and shoulders. 

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Tree Pose

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This video explains how to perform Tree Pose or Vrksasana to strengthen thighs, calves, core and foot muscles as well as improve posture and balance. 

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Forward Bend Class

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This video teaches further details on performing Standing Forward Bend to effectively use your shoulders and back when using props in this pose. 

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Forward Bend

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This video explains how to perform Standing Forward Bend or Uttanasa using props to release and lengthen the muscles in the neck, back and hamstrings.

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Seated Forward Bend

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This video teaches the Seated Forward Bend or Paschimothanasana using props and showing variations for different body sizes and types.  The Seated Forward Bend variations are demonstrated by Dr.

This video teaches the Seated Forward Bend or Paschimothanasana using props and showing variations for different body sizes and types.  The Seated Forward Bend variations are demonstrated by Dr. Cook and two of his students.  Paschimothanasa provides a stretch of the entire backsie of the body, from the back of the head through the heels.  It has many benefits including massage of the digestive organs to improve digestion and calming of the mind to improve concentration.

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Cobra Pose

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This video teaches how to perform Cobra Pose or Bhujangasana.  Cobra pose increases strength and flexibility in the spine and nourishes the digestive system.  It also makes the adrenal glands and the kidney stronger.

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