Slow Burn Vinyasa Foundations
Yoga Poses in this Sequence
Corpse Pose
CORPSE POSE Savasana (sah-VAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395197503 BENEFITS OF CORPSE POSE Lowers blood pressure Releases anxiety and tension Reduces headaches Helps with insomnia SUMMARY OF CORPSE POSE Corpse Pose, or Savasana, is one of the simplest poses in the entire yoga repertoire. You simply lie on your back. But within that is a wealth of power. Interestingly, …
Downward Facing Dog
DOWNWARD FACING DOG Adho Mukha Svanasana (AHD-ho MUH-kha sva-NAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395087003 BENEFITS OF DOWNWARD FACING DOG Stretches shoulders and hamstrings Strengthens arms and legs Relieves stress and anxiety Helps with high blood pressure and asthma SUMMARY OF DOWNWARD FACING DOG Downward Facing Dog, or Adho Mukha Svanasana, is one of the most recognizable yoga positions out …
Standing Half Forward Bend
STANDING HALF FORWARD BEND POSE Ardha Uttanasana (UHR-duh ut-tahn-AHS-uh-nuh) https://vimeo.com/video/395197457 BENEFITS OF STANDING HALF FORWARD BEND POSE Opens through the back of the legs Lengthens through the spine Stretches neck, shoulders and chest SUMMARY OF STANDING HALF FORWARD BEND POSE This pose, otherwise known as a Half Lift, is often included in a sun salutation …
Standing Forward Bend
STANDING FORWARD BEND POSE Uttanasana (ut-tahn-AHS-uh-nuh) https://vimeo.com/video/395197437 BENEFITS OF STANDING FORWARD BEND POSE Lengthens through hamstrings Engages through arches of the feet Stretches lower back Decompresses neck and spine Sends the blood flow to your head SUMMARY OF STANDING FORWARD BEND POSE Standing Forward Bend, or Uttanasana, is a well known yoga posture and a …
Chair Pose
CHAIR POSE Utkatasana (OOT-kahTAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395197395 BENEFITS OF CHAIR POSE Enlivens the heart, diaphragm, and abdominal area Tones the butt and hips Strengthens the spine, thighs, calves, and ankles Helps counter flat feet and strengthen arches Stretches the shoulders and chest SUMMARY OF CHAIR POSE Chair Pose, or Utkatasana, is a fairly challenging standing yoga pose …
Plank Pose
PLANK POSE Phalakasana (fal-ack-ahs-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395197336 BENEFITS OF PLANK POSE Strengthens the arms Stretches the spine Tones the abdomen SUMMARY OF PLANK POSE The Plank Pose is perhaps one of the most common poses outside of the yoga field. It is practiced by many people regardless of the type of sports they do. Phalakasana focuses on …
Knees to Chest Pose
KNEES TO CHEST POSE Apanasana (uh-pah-nah-suh-nuh) https://vimeo.com/video/395193396 BENEFITS OF KNEES TO CHEST POSE Strengthens the back and the abdominal muscles Cares for healthy joints Improves blood circulation in the legs Relaxes Propagates one’s consciousness and awareness SUMMARY OF KNEES TO CHEST POSE Knees to Chest Pose, or Apanasana, is a beginner pose which allows the …
Cobra Pose
COBRA POSE Bhujangasana (bhu-jahn-GAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395085582 BENEFITS OF COBRA POSE Stretches the abdomen, chest, and shoulders Eases anxiety and stress Strengthens the spine Helps with asthma Relieves constipation SUMMARY OF COBRA POSE Cobra Pose, or Bhujangasana, is a floor pose which gently stretches and flexes the body. Its head-up position is reminiscent of a cobra rising …
Warrior I
WARRIOR I Virabhadrasana I (vee-ruh-buh-DRAHS-uh-nuh) https://vimeo.com/video/395086529 BENEFITS OF WARRIOR I Strengthens legs and glutes Lengthens through the spine Stretches psoas Builds strength in arms and shoulders SUMMARY OF WARRIOR I While yoga is founded in peace, the name of this pose commemorates a spiritual warrior – someone strong, brave and not stepping down in the …
Child’s Pose
CHILD’S POSE Balasana (bah-LAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395193293 BENEFITS OF CHILD’S POSE Stretches hip and thighs Relieves back pain Reduces stress and anxiety SUMMARY OF CHILD’S POSE Child’s Pose, or Balasana, is a wonderfully relaxing pose which is part of most yoga routines as a moment to pause. Child’s Pose is about releasing yourself to the world and …
Warrior II
WARRIOR II Virabhadrasana II (vee-ruh-buh-DRAHS-uh-nuh) https://vimeo.com/video/395090252 BENEFITS OF WARRIOR II Strengthens legs and glutes Helps to improve posture Stretches psoas Builds strength in arms and shoulders Allows for broadening through shoulder blades and collarbones Opens through thighs and groin SUMMARY OF WARRIOR II Warrior II, or Virabhadrasana II, is a natural continuation in the Warrior …
Extended Side Angle
EXTENDED SIDE ANGLE Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395193717 BENEFITS OF EXTENDED SIDE ANGLE Strengthens, flexes and stabilizes the leg muscles Strengthens the abdominal muscles Reduces back pain and helps with the posture Ignites clear, imaginative thinking SUMMARY OF EXTENDED SIDE ANGLE The Extended Side Angle Pose, or Utthita Parsvakonasana, is a position which does not …
Staff Pose
STAFF POSE Dandasana (duhn-DAHS-uh-nuh) https://vimeo.com/video/395086838 BENEFITS OF STAFF POSE Stretches hamstrings Relieves lower back tension Strengthens back muscles Improves posture SUMMARY OF STAFF POSE Staff pose, or Dandasana (“Danda-” meaning staff, “-asana” meaning pose), is an upright seated position that allows for the opening of the hamstrings, while simultaneously strengthening the back muscles. With modifications, …
Bridge Pose
BRIDGE POSE Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (SAY-tu BAHN-duh sar-vahn-GAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395088086 BENEFITS OF BRIDGE POSE Stretches the spine, chest, and neck Improves digestion Reduces backache Lowers stress and anxiety Helps symptoms of asthma Useful for those with high blood pressure SUMMARY OF BRIDGE POSE Bridge Pose, or Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, is a standard part of many yoga …
Legs Up the Wall Pose
LEGS UP THE WALL POSE Viparita Karani (VIP-uh-REE-tuh kah-RAH-nee) https://vimeo.com/video/395201845 BENEFITS OF LEGS UP THE WALL POSE Stretches the quadriceps muscles Relaxes and lengthens the lower back Relaxes the neck and the shoulders Soothes the nervous system Prevents varicose veins SUMMARY OF LEGS UP THE WALL POSE Legs Up The Wall Pose, or Viparita Krani, …
Bobby Rodriguez
Bobby Rodríguez came across the yoga practice over ten years ago while navigating what felt like rock bottom. After years of self medicating and disordered eating proved fruitless, the tools of the yoga practice allowed Bobby to find healing in Self excavation through movement- and later on stillness. Bobby draws largely from Ashtanga and Dharma …