Yoga Practice Video - Yoga Vidya

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Strengthen your neck - Yoga exercises to overcome tensions in shoulders and neck Jun 05, 2010

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Overcome neck problems and headache by strengthening your neck muscles. Simple and highly effective Yoga exercises for prevention and healing. If you have a manifest neck problem, consult your doctor or therapist before. Do these exercises gently in the beginning, do them 1-2 times per week. Increase the intensity gradually, but don't do them every day. Discuss about these and other Yoga practices and questions on Yoga therapy on http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Speaker/camera: Sukadev Bretz . Yogini: Mahashakti . Filmed at Yoga Vidya Germany http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english.html

Strengthen your Abdominal Muscles May 29, 2010

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Develop your abdominal muscles! Practice different variations of "Navasana", the Yoga boat on your back. Be prepared for a more strenous, but very beneficial Yoga Workout. Practice these exercises at least once a week- your back will be grateful! More on Yoga Exercises for your abs: http://www.yoga-vidya.de/Asana_Uebungsplaene/Bauchmuskel-Uebungen.html . Demonstrated by Yoga Teacher/Yoga Therapist Mahashakti, explained by Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya Germany. http://www.yoga-vidya.de

Twisting Crocodile Yoga Practice May 22, 2010

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Stretch your back and buttocks - release tensions. This twisting crocodile is a powerful exercise for a healthy back, very good for the internal organs. Sanskrit name of this Hatha Yoga Asana is Nakarasana. Demonstrated by Mahashakti, explained by Sukadev. More info on Crocodile Variations on http://www.yoga-vidya.de/de/asana/krokodil.html

Side Inclined Plane on Lower Arms - strengthen your back, buttocks and legs with this Hatha Yoga Asa May 15, 2010

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Strengthen your back, buttocks and legs with this Hatha Yoga Asana Variation of Purvotthasana. Side Inclined Plane on Lower Arms. Discuss about this and other Yoga practices on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/forum

Shoulderstand against the Wall May 08, 2010

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Learn new ways to come into shoulderstand: Use the wall to come gently into the position and to relax with no effort. Suitable especially for anybody overweight, for pregnant women and those who are a little stiffer than others. Demonstrated by Mahashakti, explained by Sukadev Bretz of http://my.yoga-vidya.org

Inclined Plane on Elbows - Back Strength through Yoga Asana May 01, 2010

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Strengthen your back muscles with this variation of Purvotthasana - Yoga inclined plane. Instead of supporting your weight on the hands as in the basic Yoga posture, you put your weight on your forearms. This strengthens your back muscles to a high degree. Especially recommended if you can't do backward bends or can't put weight on your wrists. Camera/speaker: Sukadev Bretz, model: Mahashakti, yoga teacher and yoga therapist. More infos on Yoga http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english.html

Child's Pose - special variation of the Hatha Yoga Asana Garbhasana Apr 24, 2010

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Relax your back and shoulders. This special variation of the Hatha Yoga Asana Garbhasana is very helpful for some practicioners, not helpful for others. Try it out! Discuss about this and other Yoga Asanas on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/forum . Camera/speaker: Sukadev Bretz, Yoga teacher: Mahashakti

Child's Pose - Basic Posture - Relax your back Apr 17, 2010

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Relax your back, recharge and energize with this simple basic posture "Garbhasana", child's pose. Sukadev Bretz and Mahashakti of Yoga Vidya guide you into this Hatha Yoga Asana. More infos on Yoga http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english.html

Majariasana - Diagonal Static Yoga Cat Apr 15, 2010

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Strengthen your back and release tension from your back by this variation of Majariasana, the Yoga Cat. This diagonal, static version of this classical Yoga pose is quite popular in physiotherapy to cure back problems. Demonstrated by Mahashakti, Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist, explained by Sukadev Bretz of http://my.yoga-vidya.org

Flying Dog Pose - Yoga Exercise for strengthening your arms and shoulds - preparing headstand Apr 10, 2010

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Develop strength in your arms and shoulders. Prepare yourself for headstand, handstand, scorpion, peacock and other Hatha Yoga Asanas. This is a variation of Shvanasana (Svanasana). It prepares for Vrikshasana, Shirshasana, Mayurasana and Kakasana. Also good for prevention of any shoulder problem. Discuss about this and other Yoga practices on http://my.yoga-vidya.org