Downward facing Dog and Bridge are two poses that seem to have the reputation of “This is a rest pose?” But indeed they are great poses for grounding and strengthening.

As you’re entering the New Year, yoga is a popular way to reconnect to the body with so many other benefits that go along with it. This is a great path forward for self improvement with grace. These are simple, natural, and clean methods to improve our health in mind, body and spirit for all stages of life.

Some of our Sources: B.K.S.Iyengar Yoga, the path to holistic health

Yoga for your type, an Ayurvedic approach to your asana practice, Dr. David Frawley and Sandra Summerfield Rozak M.S.

YogaFit Teacher Training Manuals, Beth Shaw et al.

The Language of Yoga, Nicolai Bachman

Chakra Yoga, Anodea Judith