Upward Facing Dog 08/13/2009
 We practice upward facing dog in nearly every asana practice. This pose can be so beneficial when done with respect and awareness to how your body feels. As long as you only lift as high as your wrists and your lower back enjoy it, you will reap these benefits. Up-dog is an energizing backbend and so fights fatigue and mild depression. This pose also strengthens your spine, arms and wrists,improves posture, and opens up the front side of your body stretching your abdomen, chest, lungs and shoulders. It is especially therapeutic when attention is paid to pulling shoulders open, shoulder blades down and breathing deeply into your heart center. This pose can be done with the thighs on or off the floor. CommentsLeave a Reply | About Me
Amber Gurr I was first introduced to yoga in 2001 and quickly fell in love. In 2004, I completed my 500 hour teacher training with D'ana Baptiste and have done annual trainings since that time with notable teachers such as Mark Whitwell, David Williams, Baron Baptiste and Rolf Gates. I love teaching and I love seeing yoga bless both the physical and spiritual aspects of people's lives. I have a husband and 4 little boys, ages 9, 3, 2 and 0 that keep me busy and playing. I decided that now is the time for me to be home with my family so now I just sub a yoga class here and there. I also am a nutritional herbalist, herbalist, doula, have an Associates degree in music, teach piano and do some energy readings and healing here and there. I am excited to share some of the tid bits of truth that I have come across that have shaped my life thus far and hope that this sharing will assist many others in their journey. Namaste! |