King Cobra Yoga

Lizard Pose          Lizard Pose (Utthan Pristhasana), is a deep hip opener that prepares the body for more advanced postures.     From downward facing dog, the yogi steps one foot forward and outside of the hand before lowering the forearms to the floor. The pose opens the hips and stretches the hamstrings.     Benefits of Lizard Pose   Because we sit all day, lizard pose is an ideal stretch that can open the hips. This asana increases range of motion and flexibility.   The lizard-like posture in the pose is ideal for runners, bikers or anyone with tight or stiff hips.        While beginners can try it, the lizard pose does take some time to get into. It’s a split-leg technique that opens the hips but the specific posture can prove challenging.   Try lizard pose to stretch and open your hips, inner groin muscles and hip flexors. Additionally,  lizard pose is ideal for lengthening the spine and o...

Hollow Back Handstand          Hollow back handstand is an advanced back bend yoga pose.         Hollow Back Handstand considered one of the most impressive Yoga poses.    Hollow back yoga poses lengthen the spine, strengthen the core muscles and stretch the front body.     As well, the pose, strengthen arms and shoulders. In Addition, Hollow Back Pose Stretches chest, neck and abdomen.     It Improves balance, Relieves stress and lifts your mood.    To Do Hollow back handstand , Beginning in handstand, the legs remain straight with the feet toward the sky, but the hips drop back, creating the spinal arch.         This pose is typically practiced against a wall with the hands placed about the length of the forearms from the wall and the legs running up the wall, taking pressure off the spine.    You can hold the pose for 30 sec. Hollow Back Hand Sta...

     Triangle Pose     Triangle Pose ( Trikonasana), one of the most beautiful Yoga poses. ,    Triangle pose stretches the hamstrings, groins, glutes, hips and ankles. The quadriceps of the legs are active, lifting the knees and lengthening the lower hamstrings of both legs. Flexing the hip stretches the upper hamstring of the back leg and the anterior gluteus maximus muscle.    This pose helps to strengthen the lower body, arms and chest by giving maximum stretch to the spine, hamstrings and calves. Energizes, balances and improves focus.    To come into Triangle pose or Trikonasana, stand facing the long side of your mat with your feet about a leg distance apart.    Turn your right foot out so your toes are pointing to the short edge of the mat and turn your left toes in, about 45 degrees. You are looking for stability through both legs.    Engage your legs and roll the right thigh out so the right knee is in...

Flower Of Life Meditation          The flower of life has many spiritual meanings including oneness, unity and connection. We can work with these sacred patterns to boost our energetic health.  To reap benefits of it, some recommend meditating on the image or wearing the symbol as jewelry to raise your vibration or even as a form of protection.  View the above included video focusing right at center of it, for a boost of enegy of your 7 chakras.   *You can veiw the video whenever needed.

     sphinx pose     Sphinx Pose (salamba bhujangasana ) is a gentle backbend. It lengthens the abdominal muscles, strengthens the spine and firms the buttocks. Sphinx Pose Helps with mobility in the spine. Sphinx pose is an excellent yoga pose for strengthening and stretching the abdominal, hip, chest and shoulder muscles. Sphinx Pose helps relieve stress. From a prone position, the yogis lift their chest and head and rests on their forearms. Hold the pose for some 3 min.

Yogi Squat          Yogi Squat (malasana), is an effective pose that does a lot of benefit to the lower part of your body.        This grounding posture also brings you closer to the ground and induces a sense of calmness...

Upward Facing Dog          Upward facing dog (Urdhvamukhasvanasana), often shortened to upward dog or up dog, helps to stretch the chest and abdominal muscles while strengthening the shoulders, triceps, forearms and low back.    Doing lots of   upward dogs can be a very good thing, provided you do them properly. You'll gain strong arms and legs, a broad open chest, a supple spine and a deep powerful breath.     Upward dog opens up the chest cavity and collarbones, which can counteract the rounding of the spine that occurs from working at a desk or hunching over in a chair.         Pressing yourself forward and bringing your shoulders back and down will maximize this benefit and potentially increase lung elasticity.     To Do:    Lie on your stomach, with your hands next to the ribs, fingers pointing forwards, elbows tucked into your sides.        Press the tops of ...