Yoga for Upper Body Strength Today we are going to be talking about yoga for upper body strength, why it is so important, why yoga is good for strength and muscle and which yoga poses in particular are good for upper body strength. Why is upper body strength so important? The more muscle mass you […]
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Yoga with Melissa 169 Abundance of Nourishment, Lakshmi Series
Show Notes: Yoga with Melissa 169 Ashta Lakshmi is the form of Goddess Lakshmi who is named for “Dhanya” which means grains. This form of Lakshmi will ensure that we get all the wholesome nutrients and minerals we need for a healthy body, mind and spirit. Today we will focus on the part of Dhanya […]
Yoga with Melissa 143 – Shiva Series- Introduction
With Yoga with Melissa epiosde 143 we are introduced to the Hindu God Shiva which means auspicious one. Shiva is the destroyer and transformer among Trinity of Gods including Brahma the creator and Vishnu the preserver. He is the ultimate yogi who lives the life as an ascetic meditating in Mount Kailash. As a householder […]
Yoga with Melissa 91 Yoga Stories Series: Bhujangasana Cobra with Dr. Melissa West
Yoga with Melissa 91 is on Cobra or Bhujangasana. It is another story of rebirth and regeneration! The cobra is said to be a symbol of relinquishing our fears as we progress on the spiritual path. Shiva wears a cobra around his neck symbolizing his deep familiarity with the fear of death (he is the […]
Yoga with Melissa Episode 19: Hip and Heart Openers with Dr. Melissa West
Hip and Heart Openers In episode 19 of Yoga with Melissa, you will be lead through a series of hip and heart openers. The yoga class begins with some gentle movements to release your spine. Poses such as lunge, warrior I and natarajasana open the front of your hips, leading into a series of backbends […]