Move into position by coming all the way to the destination with a confident, speedy move. Reach outwards through the spine from pelvis through head, skillfully come forward stabilizing the legs and rotating the spine to the right. Touch chin to shin.

Weekly Thoughts for April 21st.

Day 2 summary of exercises

1) Samasthiti
2) Vrkshtasana plus variations
3) Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana (Half Bound Lotus Standing Forward Bend Posture)
4) Plank
5) Adho Mukha Svanasana plus variations
6) Sirsasana foundation
7) Sirsasana foundation focus on upper back
8) Crouch and Spri...

One of the most dynamic transitions in the Ashtanga yoga system is the jump between standing postures. This dynamic move introduces the idea of the crouch and spring that is used throughout the primary series. By jumping between the standing postures the yogi wakes up the body and prepares herse...

In this talk I focus on Sutra I.20.

5 qualities to cultivate on and off the prayer rug:

1) Sraddha—faith–3 prongs
2) Virya–energy, strength, enthusiasm,,vigor
3) Smrti—remembrance, focusing on pravrtti (higher thoughts)
4) Samadhi—focus, meditation, absorption, merging with the Infinite.
5...

Short on time? Only have ten minutes for practice? Ten minutes is all you need for this dynamic short form of Surya Namaskara A and B.

Say nay to asana naysayers. Way yea to thinking for yourself.

Day 7 (33 minutes)

Ex 1 - Jump in Samasthiti
Ex 2 - Transition from 1st Position to 2nd Position
Ex 3 - Padangusthasana Receptivity (Big Toe Posture)
Ex 4 - Handstand Press
Ex 5 - Setu Bandhasana in Sarvangasana (Bridge in Shoulderstand)

In day 7 you’ll do a standing forward bend exercise...

This video highlights the importance of the halfway position that sets up the fold into the position proper. This half way position is part of the vinyasa sequencing that makes up the primary series in the ashtanga system. This lowly but infinitely valuable position can be easy to overlook when y...

This 6 minute tutorial will give you two excellent ways to use Baddha Konasana to increase your hip flexibility. I use these two methods almost every day.

For starters bound angle refers to bringing the feet all the way back to the pelvis and the binding of the feet with the hands. Additional...

In this video I provide detailed instructions for the 3 most important postures that make up Sun Salutation A in the Ashtanga yoga system. The instructions focus on helping you to perform the correct actions in the 3 positions as well as how to properly execute the dynamic transitions between ...

Basic Headstand drills for building strength and maintaining a clear vertical stack of your head, torso, hips, and legs. Practice along with me in my backyard temple cave.

A class that dives deep into how to lunge in Surya Namaksara B. Technically a lunge is defined as an exercise where you step one leg forward, bend your front knee and lower your pelvis towards the ground. Both Virabhadrasana (Warrior) I and II are classic lunges that perfectly fit this definition...

Day 15 (20 minutes)

Ex 1 - Samsthiti to Handstand
Ex 2 - Boat Posture to Handstand
Ex 3 - Chaturanga Dandasana Variations (4 Limb Staff Posture)

The final class of this course takes you through a 20 minute action packed routine consisting of 5 strength exercises. The exercises include an abs...

Join Margaux for 5 variations of Navasana. A great routine for those who want extra core work.

In this video I teach you how to further refine Pasasana. I give you ideas how to enhance stabilization of the legs and feet so that you can continue to explore the twist.