by Doris Yoga Therapy | Aug 31, 2022 | Yoga Sequence
Wrist Extension / Wrist Flexion/ Wrist Stretch Variations This 5 minute sequence can be used to release tension in your wrists and hands. The benefits are stretches and decompresses wrists, increases circulation in wrists and hands, and prevents and helps reduce...
by Doris Yoga Therapy | Aug 15, 2022 | Yoga Breath Work
How do I practice Sitali Breath? To do Sitali breath, you slowly sip air through a rolled tongue (or pursed lips for those who can’t roll their tongues thanks to genetics). Exhale through the nose. When should we do Sitali breath? Sitali Pranayama, often called...
by Doris Yoga Therapy | Jul 31, 2022 | Yoga Sequence
Low Back and Hip Stretch Routine This 10-15 minute sequence can be used to release tension in your hip and low back (based in Chinese medicine, yin poses – quiet and more feminine, inner peace, stillness, nurturing). Engage with each pose at your appropriate...
by Doris Yoga Therapy | Jul 16, 2022 | Yoga Breath Work
Breathing exercise – Uddiyana Bandha Uddiyana Bandha is an abdominal lifting or upward-lifting lock. This whole process creates a vacuum in your chest that allows a better circulation of blood to all the abdominal organs and brain. It is internal cleansing,...
by Doris Yoga Therapy | Jun 30, 2022 | Yoga Pose
Wing and Prayer / Wing and Prayer (Extended) / The Newspaper Wing and Prayer – this simple movement gently works your upper back and opens up your chest. Wing and Prayer or Extended Wing and Prayer you can do it in Seated Posture or Standing up. Repeat 4 to 6...