Athleta Chi » Yoga Tutorials http://www.athleta.net/chi Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:47:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Chandra Krama: Summer Yoga http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/06/23/chandra-krama-summer-yoga/ http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/06/23/chandra-krama-summer-yoga/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:18:57 +0000 Margaret Burns Vap http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=5991 by Margaret Burns Vap, Big Sky Yoga Retreats | Summer’s in full swing, and while that means lots of good things, it can also feel a little too hot sometimes. Most of us love the chance to get outdoors more often to enjoy warmer temps and longer days, but too much heat and humidity can feel oppressive... Related Chi: ]]> http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/06/23/chandra-krama-summer-yoga/feed/ 4 Cowgirl Yoga: Poses for Riders II http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/05/04/cowgirl-yoga-poses-for-riders-ii/ http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/05/04/cowgirl-yoga-poses-for-riders-ii/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 16:29:10 +0000 Margaret Burns Vap http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=5652 by Margaret Burns Vap, Big Sky Yoga Retreats | It’s a bit amusing what some people imagine Cowgirl Yoga to be when they first hear of it: visions of handstands in the saddle, hanging upside down off the horse, or wild arm balances at the gallop all seem to dance through their heads. The reality is, riding and yoga are separate practices on the physical level... Related Chi: ]]> http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/05/04/cowgirl-yoga-poses-for-riders-ii/feed/ 8 The 5 Warrior Warm-Up http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/03/29/the-5-warrior-warm-up/ http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/03/29/the-5-warrior-warm-up/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:19:19 +0000 Margaret Burns Vap http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=5059 by Margaret Burns Vap, Big Sky Yoga Retreats | I know some of you out there aren’t yoginis. You’d rather lace up your running shoes, hop on your bike, or do whatever other activity calls your name. I know your type well, and I must admit to having a part in bringing many of you to the yoga mat --- even if it’s just for a few poses --- because my philosophy is that yoga helps you do anything better, and it’s my mission to prove it. This is my attempt to get you to sprinkle some yoga into your workout, the quick and easy way... Related Chi: ]]> http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/03/29/the-5-warrior-warm-up/feed/ 12 Après-Ski Asana http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/01/26/apres-ski-asana/ http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/01/26/apres-ski-asana/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:50:16 +0000 Margaret Burns Vap http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=3964 by Margaret Burns Vap, Big Sky Yoga Retreats | The return of ski season means sore muscles that are trying to remember all the right moves (you want me to do what?!). Many other activities emphasize the importance of what you do to warm-up, and while I’m not negating that for skiing, I’ve found that what you do après-ski is even more important in terms of managing soreness and maintaining flexibility... Related Chi: ]]> http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/01/26/apres-ski-asana/feed/ 2 OM for the Holidays: How to Detox Now http://www.athleta.net/chi/2009/12/11/om-for-the-holidays-how-to-detox-now/ http://www.athleta.net/chi/2009/12/11/om-for-the-holidays-how-to-detox-now/#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:11:12 +0000 Margaret Burns Vap http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=3339 by Margaret Burns Vap, Big Sky Yoga Retreats | One too many glasses of bubbly at a holiday fête? Family desserts weighing you down? Don’t wait until the New Year to detox. If you take small steps to balance overindulging now, it will be much easier to get back in the groove in January. Yoga poses can help facilitate your body’s natural detox process... Related Chi: ]]> http://www.athleta.net/chi/2009/12/11/om-for-the-holidays-how-to-detox-now/feed/ 11 Break It Down: Ease Into Advanced Asanas http://www.athleta.net/chi/2009/11/11/break-it-down-ease-into-advanced-asanas/ http://www.athleta.net/chi/2009/11/11/break-it-down-ease-into-advanced-asanas/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:32:02 +0000 Margaret Burns Vap http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=3167 by Margaret Burns Vap, Big Sky Yoga Retreats | We live in a culture that thrives on results. We like that feeling of accomplishment that comes from crossing items off our to-do list, and from achieving larger goals. It’s not all bad, but one place this drive to achieve backfires is on the yoga mat. There are many life lessons to be learned on the mat, and one of my favorites is being reminded to slow down and honor the three P’s: Practice, patience, and process... Related Chi: ]]> http://www.athleta.net/chi/2009/11/11/break-it-down-ease-into-advanced-asanas/feed/ 8 Fall Chi Quest: Yoga http://www.athleta.net/chi/2009/10/09/fall-chi-quest-yoga/ http://www.athleta.net/chi/2009/10/09/fall-chi-quest-yoga/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:13:02 +0000 Colleen Cannon http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=2786 Related Chi: ]]> http://www.athleta.net/chi/2009/10/09/fall-chi-quest-yoga/feed/ 3 OMbody Mini Practice http://www.athleta.net/chi/2009/05/19/ombody-mini-practice/ http://www.athleta.net/chi/2009/05/19/ombody-mini-practice/#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 21:16:06 +0000 Margaret Burns Vap http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=1589 by Margaret Burns Vap, Big Sky Yoga Retreats
In Be An OMbody we focused on sun salutations as the cornerstone for a home practice. Now that you're feeling comfortable saluting the sun at home, the next step is to build a well-rounded practice. Many wanna-be at-home practitioners have the misconception that, in order to make their practice well-rounded, they need a huge chunk of time to dedicate to yoga. Not so. The sequence that follows should only take 20-25 minutes... Related Chi: ]]> http://www.athleta.net/chi/2009/05/19/ombody-mini-practice/feed/ 4 Be an OMbody http://www.athleta.net/chi/2009/05/04/be-an-ombody/ http://www.athleta.net/chi/2009/05/04/be-an-ombody/#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 21:42:18 +0000 Margaret Burns Vap http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=1405 by Margaret Burns Vap, Big Sky Yoga Retreats
If the economy has put a damper on your yoga class attendance, it’s time to start a home practice. A home practice can help fine-tune your grasp of the basics, so you can get more out of class time and more bang for your yoga buck. More yoga, better yoga -– it’s a win-win. A home practice doesn’t have to be long or elaborate either; you can easily squeeze it into your day without the extra time needed to get to class. Just unroll your mat in a quiet and reasonably clear space (indoors or out) and go to it. Let’s start with the sun salutations... Related Chi: ]]> http://www.athleta.net/chi/2009/05/04/be-an-ombody/feed/ 4 Outdoor Yoga: Poses for Hikers http://www.athleta.net/chi/2008/09/24/outdoor-yoga-poses-for-hikers/ http://www.athleta.net/chi/2008/09/24/outdoor-yoga-poses-for-hikers/#comments Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:00:10 +0000 Margaret Burns Vap http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=182 by Margaret Burns Vap, Big Sky Yoga Retreats
Hiking is a great reminder to have fun when you exercise. We do it not just for the health benefits, but also for enjoyment. Health-wise, it's great to get outside and into nature, and there’s the body and mind benefits of the long, low-intensity cardio workout from a good solid hike. So what else do you need to add to this almost-perfect mix? Yoga, of course. Related Chi: ]]> http://www.athleta.net/chi/2008/09/24/outdoor-yoga-poses-for-hikers/feed/ 4