Unlocking the Power of the Bandhas in Yoga Practice In the vast and rich tradition of Yoga, the bandhas stand as some of the most powerful and transformative tools for practitioners. Known as “energy locks” in Sanskrit, the bandhas are specific muscular contractions that help control the flow of prana (life energy) throughout the body.Continue reading “The Bandhas”
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Asteya: (Non-Stealing) and Its Role in Our Practice
Asteya: Non-Stealing and Its Role in Yoga Practice at Bakersfield Yoga At Bakersfield Yoga, we believe that yoga is much more than just the physical postures we practice on the mat. It’s a holistic journey that engages the mind, body, and spirit, and that journey extends far beyond the studio. One of the most powerfulContinue reading “Asteya: (Non-Stealing) and Its Role in Our Practice”
The Power of Yoga Asana for Hamstring Health
Why Care About Your Hamstrings? Hamstrings are often the unsung heroes of our daily movements. Located at the back of the thigh, these three muscles play a vital role in bending the knee and extending the hip, essential actions for walking, running, and jumping. Despite their importance, hamstrings are frequently tight and neglected, leading toContinue reading “The Power of Yoga Asana for Hamstring Health”
Chandra Namaskar
Honoring the moon in a yoga practice can be a deeply spiritual and rejuvenating experience. The moon represents the feminine energy, intuition, and the cycles of nature. Here are some traditional ways to honor the moon in your yoga practice: Chandra Namaskar Chandra Namaskar, or Moon Salutation, is a relatively recent addition to traditional yogaContinue reading “Chandra Namaskar”
The Mighty Backbend
Aren’t backbends pretty funny? We are so used to moving forward in our daily lives that I guess it just looks pretty out of place to move so far backwards. But in that case i guess a lot of the postures that we practice can be seen as pretty funny. Backbends have a special placeContinue reading “The Mighty Backbend”
108 Namaskars: What does it mean and why you should try them.
What is a Namaskar? Surya Namaskars, aka sun salutations, are a series of postures strung together in a sequence made to pay our respects to the sun. The term is derived from two Sanskrit roots; surya, meaning “sun” and namaskar meaning “greetings” or ‘salutations’”. The Namaskar stimulates all muscles, organs, systems and chakras as well as cultivates concentrationContinue reading “108 Namaskars: What does it mean and why you should try them.”
A State of Calm
A state of calm opens avenues of solutions. When a state of calm is active logical thinking is able to take the lead bringing more clarity to the positions around you, understanding of positions available and the ability to make the best decision for yourself in that position. Staying Calm to Combat Triggers Triggers areContinue reading “A State of Calm”
Ujjayi Breath
Ujjāyī : ooh-JAI-yee The breath training of the class. Ujjayi is the type of breathing technique we use as we move through our postures, this alone can simultaneously relax and energize you. It includes an inhale through the nostrils and an exhale through the nostrils. That may sound simple but without practice it can beContinue reading “Ujjayi Breath”
Meditation 101
What is Meditation? A means of focusing your attention to allow relaxation and mindfulness. Meditation will give back exactly what you put into it. This technique has been around for centuries and spans many cultures around our world. How long can you focus on a task without getting distracted? To have a longer attention spanContinue reading “Meditation 101”
Essential Oils & Yoga
If you’re looking to add more to your Yoga practice, maybe give aromatherapy a chance. Sort of like a “Yogaroma”. Bring the sense of smell into play, mix that with your sense of breath in yoga, and you could have your self some inner peace. The senses are a big part in our Yoga practiceContinue reading “Essential Oils & Yoga”