Monthly Archives: October 2012

How to use the Lighthouse Technique to protect your back

The Lighthouse stands tall on the point of land shining its powerful light out to sea protecting the ships from the dangerous rocks nearby. Bob’s yoga teacher tells him that he needs to use the Lighthouse Technique to protect his back and improve his forward folds. Bob is working on Paschimottanasana one of many forward […]

How to use Balasana to increase your enjoyment of yoga

Alice is feeling as wilted as the flowers she saw in a store window on the way to yoga class. She is doing a vigorous yoga practice and has run out of energy. But Alice has a plan to bring fresh energy to her practice. She is taking a break in Balasana. What is Balasana […]

How Child’s pose improves your 108 Sun Salute Challenge experience

“Clink!” Another pebble falls into the dish. Alice is participating in the 108 Sun Salute Challenge. She has done this several times before, but today is different. She is in Child’s pose (Balasana). Alice is out of energy and needs to rest. She has recently recovered from the flu and she has just resumed her […]