Greco Yoga

11/01/2012

Seated forward fold - This calming pose stretches your back and hamstrings. It stimulates digestion, but avoid doing it too soon after eating! http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/477

Yoga article: Paschimottanasana can help a distracted mind unwind.

09/26/2012

Looking to shake things up in February? Join Greco teacher Stephanie Simoes for an 8-day yoga retreat in Costa Rica!

On this retreat you will expand your yoga practice and find simplicity in your life while discovering the real Costa Rica. Early bird pricing of $735 all-inclusive (not including flight) for those who sign up before December 31st! Limited spots available.

http://www.simplicityyogaretreat.com

Simplicity Yoga Retreat is a 6-night yoga, ecotourism, and cultural adventure based on a family-owned organic farm in the small town of Mastatal, Costa Rica.

09/25/2012

Patanjali's eight limbs of yoga:
1. Yamas ("shall-not"s)
2. Niyamas ("shall-do"s)
3. Asanas (physical exercises)
4. Pranayama (breath work)
5. Pratyahara (sense withdrawal in preparation for meditation)
6. Dharana (focus)
7. Dhyana (meditation)
8. Samadhi (ecstasy)

09/20/2012

The Yoga Sutras, written by Patanjali 1700-2200 years ago, are short phrases that compile Classical Yoga and make up one of the most influential yogic texts.

09/18/2012

Warrior 3 - This balance pose fires up your entire core. Draw your shoulders away from your ears, try to keep your hips square to the floor, and don't forget to breathe! http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/941

Yoga article: Customarily entered from Virabhadrasana I. Here we'll move into the pose from a high lunge position.

09/15/2012

Some of the psychological benefits of yoga are decreased anxiety and depression, improved concentration and memory, and better dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

07/27/2012

Thought of the week: Do you need to make any confrontations?

07/25/2012

Warrior 2 - This pose strengthens your legs, core, and arms while opening up your inner thighs. Bring lots of energy to your arms and legs while softening your shoulders, face, and toes. http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/495

Yoga article: Named for a fierce warrior, an incarnation of Shiva, this version of Warrior Pose increases stamina.

07/15/2012

Fact of the week - Some of the biochemical effects of yoga are decreased cholesterol and sodium, increased vitamin C, and higher oxygen levels in the brain.

07/11/2012

Thought of the week - Are you authentic, or do you try to appear as the person you think others want you to be?

07/09/2012

Pose of the week: Warrior 1 Pose - This fire-building pose strengthens arms, abs, back, and legs while stretching the calves and hip flexors. http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/1708

Yoga article: Whats really being commemorated in this poses name, and held up as an ideal for all practitioners, is the

07/06/2012

Fact of the week: Some of the physiological benefits of yoga are increased immunity, higher energy levels, improved sleep, better posture, lower blood pressure, and increased range of motion.