Sharing my Yoga Journey
Mermaid pose and all its variants like this kneeling variation (pictured) is one of my favorite poses to practice when I want to open up my chest and stretch out my quads. As it requires some flexibility in the spine, this pose is a great one to practice to improve mobility in that area. Holding... Continue Reading →
Natarajasana or Dancer’s Pose,is one of my favorite asanas to practice when I feel like waking up my body and stretching it out. It helps to target close to every body part and helps to build full-body strength. It releases built up tension in the upper body and stretches out the core and lower body. I... Continue Reading →
I bought a yoga wheel a couple of years ago thinking that it would add a lot to my yoga practice. It's a fun little prop to have around, but I haven't found it to enhance my practice in any significant way. I have found it to be useful when I want to do a... Continue Reading →
For those who regularly take my yoga classes, you know how much I love to incorporate mudras into class. Kalesvara Mudra is not a typical mudra that we practice, but it's one with a lot of sentiment and feeling behind it so it's good to become familiar with. Kalesvara Mudra is known to create a... Continue Reading →
As we all know, it is most comfortable to practice yoga in bare feet so we gotta make sure our feet are looking pretty for yoga class. I created a product to help with this issue...my Butter Stick Balm for Chapped Skin and Lips. Myself and some of my fellow yogi friends have been using... 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 →
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
