Yin Yoga With Kris

Prasarita Padottanasana, or Wide Legged Forward Fold, stretches the inner legs, hips and lower back. It helps decompress the spine and neck. When you come out of it, you should feel some tension release, as well.

Here is your sign to take a little bit of time for yourself today and practice some self care. Mental clarity is a gift that you can give to yourself. It can help you flow through the rest of your day with more ease and confidence.

Happy Aloha Friday!! Hope you are dancing into this weekend. This is Natarajasana, or the Lord of the Dance pose. While I am no “Lord of the Dance”, I will be out there doing a little shuffling in the water. Make sure to take some time to do whatever you enjoy this weekend! It is good for the soul.

Virabhadrasana I, or Warrior 1 is thought to help the respiratory system and improve nerve function. It also helps with stamina and stability. It’s name is in reference to a story of a great warrior defending a demon king.

Utthita Parsvakonasana- Extended Side Angle Pose is primarily used in a Hatha or Vinyasa practice. It is meant to build strength by supporting an opening of the side body. Props( or my thigh in this case) are useful in this position as you don’t want to collapse your rib cage.

Eka Pada Padangusthasana. The pistol squat is an intermediate pose. It is a combination of strength and balance.

My meditation focus for today is gratitude. I am grateful for the sunrise and the sunset.

Happy Aloha Friday!!! I hope everyone has a great weekend. Make sure to take time to notice and appreciate all that is around you.

Chaturanga Dandasana , or Low Plank is a foundational posture. It is used in Sun Salutations in Vinyasa and Hatha practices. It also is the building block for alot of Ashtanga postures. If you want to build towards headstands or handstands, Chaturanga. If you want to move towards arm balances, Chaturanga. If you want to improve your pop up on a surfboard, Chaturanga.