The Yoga Nook

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This picture should bring back memories for us. While we are no longer in our studio we are successfully holding classes via zoom. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

While we are still not meeting in person we have initiated classes via zoom. If interested contact through the website, or, [email protected]. Stay safe and be well.

The Nook is holding off on in person classes. Meanwhile Ann is using Zoom to hold class. For information use messenger.

While studios and gyms can now reopen, The Yoga Nook will be delaying its restart. We are undergoing some unexpected changes and need a bit more time to reorganize. Meanwhile, follow the directions below.

Restorative - Viparita Karani . Relax the body in Viparita Karani. This pose gently extends the back to balance the muscles that were stretched in the forward b...ends. It is also a mild inversion, with beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, including a temporary lowering of heart rate and blood pressure. . Place a block between the wall and the bolster and then tilt the pelvis onto the block, with the small of the back draped over the bolster. Use a blanket under the head to keep the neck slightly flexed. Let the arms fall out to the sides with the palms facing up. . You can also use a chair variation for this pose. Flexing the knees relaxes the hamstrings. Flexing the hips relaxes the psoas and its synergists. Stay in the pose for five minutes or more to prepare for Savasana. . From Anatomy for Hip Openers and Forward Bends by Ray Long, MD, FRCSC $22.48 on Amazon . . Books and more: https://www.BandhaYoga.com/ Articles: https://www.DailyBandha.com/ Instagram follow @dailybandha . . #BandhaYoga #RayLongMD #ChrisMacivor #dailybandha #yoga #anatomy #restorative #viparitakarani #AnatomyAndPhysiology #anatomystudy #anatomynerd #anatomypractice #anatomyinmotion #anatomyartwork #anatomystudent #anatomyofyoga #AnatomyForYogis #anatomyartist #RayLong #yogabook #yogainspiration #yogapose #yogateacher #yogapractice #yogajourney #yogaanatomy #YogaCues #bodyawareness See more

How Injury Occurs in Yoga - Pushing into Bone on Bone TAKE A SNEAK PEEK: Stu Girling on one of the main causes of long-term injury in yoga: Pushing into bone on... bone. Not all joints are shaped the same. For people with certain bone shapes, the greater trochanter may be resting on the floor in Baddha Konasana. In that case, rather than muscular rightness, that is what's keeping the knee up in the air. If we’re not aware of this, we may start pressing down on the knees, to come deeper into the pose. Unfortunately, the knees are just not meant to go down there because of the shape of our bones. If we keep pushing, we're not going to change anything, because we are just pushing into bone on bone. Instead, if we keep at it, we could injure the delicate structure of the joint. How might we determine whether we have reached a point where we’re stopped by muscular restriction, vs. the shape of our joints? View the video to hear Stu’s explanation of what to look for. Curious to learn more? Take a Sneak Peek from Stu’s upcoming course on Keys to a Safe Yoga Practice: How to Gauge Joint Compression Vs. Muscular Tightness. Click here to learn more: https://0hxixow2.pages.infusionsoft.net/