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CalYoga - Yoga Instruction & Video Podcast
 
 
CalYoga - Yoga Instruction & Video Podcast
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CalYoga Video Learning Series.Join Master Instructor Byron Miller for the Calyoga Ashtanga Learning Series. These 2-3 minute video vignettes are "to the point", easy to use, and designed with todays active lifestyles in mind.Cal Yoga specializes in private and public instruction of Hatha Yoga, inclu |
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1. Episode #59 | Shalabhasana
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Shalabhasana - The "Locust" position requires core and buttock power. Imagine rolling up and forward (with the breath) as opposed to straining. Keep the weight centered on the chin, and the back side becomes much lighter and willing to roll forward with gravity, as opposed to lifting by using brute
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Published on Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT - 29 MB Format: MOV Video
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2. Episode #58 | Ardha Matsyendrasana
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Ardha Matsyendrasana - The "Half Lord of the Fishes" posture is a series of spinal twists. Focus on keeping the crown of the head lifted, as an extension of the entire spinal column. Keep the column straight up and down (like a rod), simultaneously rotating the torso around the anchor.
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Published on Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT - 26 MB Format: MOV Video
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3. Episode #57 | Kumbhakasana / Chaturanga Dandasana
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Kumbhakasana / Chaturanga Dandasana - The "Plank" requires sensitivity to all parts of the body. Rather than struggling imagine floating with the weight distributed equally between the hands, hips and feet. The "Four limbed" position is similar. Visualize even weight allotment between the arms and l
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Published on Sun, 9 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT - 19 MB Format: MOV Video
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4. Episode #56 | Marichasana / Utthita Hasta Padungushtasnana
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Marichasana / Utthita Hasta Padungushtasnana – "The Pose of the Sage Marichi" stretches the Achilles Tendon and the arch of the foot. When learning the position, hold the foot with the opposite arm until finding center. When practicing the "Hand to Big Toe Pose" visualize taking a step forward to
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Published on Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT - 17 MB Format: MOV Video
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5. Episode #55 | Ardha Baddha Padma Prapardasnana
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Ardha Baddha Padma Prapardasnana – The "Half Bound Lotus Tiptoe Pose" requires balance, focus, foot and ankle strength. Pranayama Breathing is essential for equilibrium. Practice with your back 1-3 inches away from a wall.
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Published on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT - 12 MB Format: MOV Video
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6. Episode #54 | Ardha Sarvangasana / Urdhva Padmasana
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Ardha Sarvangasana / Urdhva Padmasana - The "One Legged Shoulder Stand" is an inversion pose that works with gravity. Relax; slow down the breath allowing the stretch to go deeper. While the "Inverted Lotus" enables a heightened sense of awareness, a very nice position for meditation.
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Published on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT - 21 MB Format: MOV Video
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7. Episode #53 | Agni-Prasana
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Agni-Prasana — aka the "Breath of Fire" will entirely charge the nervous system, causing the glands to secrete and purify the blood. When it is done with certain postures and movements, which are meant to put contracting (drawing in) or expanding (releasing) pressure in nerve plexuses and glan
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Published on Mon, 5 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT - 23 MB Format: MOV Video
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8. Episode #52 | Shitali Pranayama
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Cooling breath — aka as "Shitali Pranayama" is a 5000 year old technique for cooling one’s body temperature down. Typically performed at the end of a yoga session, it acts as a natural alternative to consuming too much liquid on a warm day.
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Published on Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT - 13 MB Format: MOV Video
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9. Episode #51 | Mukha Bastrika
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Mukha Bastrika — aka the "Cleansing Breath", helps to remove old, stagnant air from the lungs and cleanses the bloodstream of excess carbon dioxide, which is associated with mental fatigue, altered nerve sensations and physical weakness. The Cleansing Breath, as its name indicates, cleans and
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Published on Mon, 3 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT - 19 MB Format: MOV Video
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10. Episode #50 | Anuloma Viloma
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Anuloma Viloma — aka the "Alternate Nostril Breathing Method", is balancing, relaxing, and calming...and can alleviate the symptoms of stress as well as migraine headaches. The exercise produces optimum function to both sides of the brain: that is optimum creativity and optimum logical cerebra
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Published on Mon, 6 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT - 23 MB Format: MOV Video
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