Asana: Your Physical Practice

In exploration of asana (our physical practice experienced through yoga postures/poses), we are able to invite the advantages of proper alignment and depth to engagement into the practice.  Within the member portal, you have access to a library of asanas/postures that have been broken down with alignment and engagement aspects highlighted for the learning yogi in us all.

Figure Four  /  Ardha Utkatasana

  • Figure four is an open-hip pose, balancing posture
  • The standing leg allows for a bend as the ankle of the lifted leg is placed on the thigh (just above the knee).  Flex the lifted foot, pressing the heel towards the side wall - point the lifted knee towards the opposite side wall
  • Slide the hips and shoulders down while keeping the spine fairly upright.  Resist the urge to lean the chest forward.  Keep the chest open and tall
  • Press the palms together
  • Gaze forward
  • Don't forget to breath