Sharing my Yoga Journey
Upward Facing Bow or Wheel Pose is such a great asana to practice when you feel like you need a nice "stretch + strengthen" through the spine. This pose is a more advanced asana of the spine strengtheners, but if you don't have any bodily limitations preventing you from regularly practicing this one, it is... Continue Reading →
I’ve been running more lately and have been really focusing on asanas that assist in stretching out the hamstrings and side body. My go to pose to target these areas is Trikonasana or Triangle Pose. I absolutely love to do this pose after a run. Depending on the depth of your angle in this pose,... Continue Reading →
If you want a pose that is going to really take some patience to work into, this is the one to practice. I have been working on Hanumanasana or Monkey Pose for about a year and it is one that I am deeply grateful for. There is no forcing anything in this asana (pose). It... Continue Reading →
I think one of the most important New Years Resolutions that we can make is taking better care of ourselves and our physical and emotional needs. We need to be our own best friends. It's integral to remember that when we are fulfilled inside, and attentive to our personal needs we are better, happier, more... Continue Reading →
There are many ways to use the wall in your yoga practice. A wall can be one of the best yoga props to strengthen and/or assist your practice. Typically, the wall is used to practice handstands as those can be scary practicing at first without the security of a wall behind you. However, I have... Continue Reading →
I recently posted an article on my Misha Jo Naturals website about a variety of mudras (yogic hand gestures) and their special significance. To read my article, visit https://mishajonaturals.com/yoga-mudras/ XO
Yoga is so great at developing back strength. Back strength is integral to maintaining and gaining strength in other areas of the body, as well. Certain yoga poses are good for increasing back strength. Specifically, cat cow pose, downward facing dog, upward facing dog, and triangle pose. Each of these poses has its own beautiful... Continue Reading →
Yoga can have a significant impact on your running style and your longevity as a runner. I have been running consistently for a LONG time and it was actually through a running injury that I found yoga. Since practicing yoga for about ten years now, I have seen exactly how a regular yoga practice... Continue Reading →
The Heart Chakra is our fourth chakra and I like to think of it as the balancing chakra. It is the center point between the lower three more physical chakras and the upper three more spiritual chakras. The heart chakra lies is the core of our spirit. In yoga, many different pranayama or breathing exercises... Continue Reading →
