King Cobra Yoga

Child Pose   If you're familiar with a variety of yoga poses, you've probably heard of child's pose (balasana).      This resting or restorative pose is great for meditating. This is because it is a simple yet comfortable pose. You can also perform child's pose to get a resting period in between other poses.   As well, Child pose is offering the following benefits: It gently stretches out your spine, thighs, hips and ankles. Because it’s a resting pose, filled with deep breathing, it’s mega relaxing. Child’s Pose can stimulate blood flow to your head, and blood circulation helps oxygen reach all corners of your body.    Child’s Pose c an relieve tension in the chest, lower back, shoulders and hamstrings.   To do the child pose, simply Kneel on the floor with your toes together and your knees hip-width apart, On an exhale, lower your torso between your knees. Extend your arms alongside your torso with your palms facing down. Relax your shoulde...

  Corpse pose  Corpse pose (Savasana), is practiced as the last asana in a yoga practice or on its own for deep relaxation and to rest our awareness in the more subtle essence of our being. This pose is called corpse pose because it is practiced by lying down on one’s back in stillness and silence.  Savasana can be thought of as the most important pose in yoga, yet some people skip it or shorten its duration. If you practice asana (postures), then this last pose of the sequence is very significant and bolsters the effects of all the postures that come before it. Savasana allows you to be in a deep and profound state of awareness, as the body relaxes and integrates your practice and your life.  Savasana is said to be the Hardest yoga Pose. It can sometimes be challenging to relax in Savasana if you first begin practicing; you can find yourself nervous and looking at the ceiling. Alternatively, you may fall asleep as soon as you sit down, as some students do. The...

 Scale pose  Scale Pose (Tolasana), is an intense asana that requires multiple muscles across the body to harmonize. In particular, this pose offers the following benefits: Develops strength,This pose isolates muscles in your wrists, arms, legs, and core, forcing them to contract and work hard to maintain the correct position.  Scale pose is a strong pose that both requires and develops strength in many parts of the body. This includes strengthening the muscles of the arms, wrists, shoulders and abdomen. In addition, it requires flexibility in the hips to be able to place the legs safely in lotus pose without twisting the knees. It is also said to be beneficial on a physical level for stimulating the abdominal organs, thus improving digestion.  To enter this pose, the yogi begins in lotus pose, The hands are grounded beside the hips, and the body is lifted off the floor using the strength of the arms and the abdominal muscles. Once the body is suspended, it ...