How to do the Good Morning Yoga Sequence Yoga Classes in Milton Keynes & Bletchley with Yoga Lily. This is a 10-15 minute morning sequence designed to wake up the body and target all of the places that might need a little extra space and life breathed into them after a night of sleep. This is [...]

How to do Baddha Konasana, Cobbler’s Pose – hip stretching, seated yoga posture Yoga classes in Milton Keynes Baddha Konasana – The seated Cobbler’s Pose strongly stretches the adductor muscles of the inner thighs. Anyone with tight hips will benefit from daily practice of this posture. [...]

How to build up to Split-leg Arm Balance, Eka Pada Koundinyasana 2 Yoga classes in Milton Keynes with Yoga Lily. Eka Pada Koundinyasana 2 – Split-leg arm balance is a demanding arm balance, easy to incorporate into any yoga flow. The split leg arm balance is also a great transitional pose; it [...]

How to do Heron Posture, Krounchasana : Yoga pose for stretching & core strengthening Yoga classes in Milton Keynes Krounchasana – the extended leg resembles the neck and head of a bird in this posture. It stretches the hamstring muscles and limbers the hips, knees and ankles. 1. Sit in [...]

Lizard Pose, Utthan Pristhasana: intense hip opener & stretch yoga pose. Hatha yoga in Milton Keynes with Yoga Lily. Utthan Pristhasana – Lizard pose can be an intense hip opener and can create some intense sensation. Lizard pose is a great way to practice steady and full breathing and being [...]

How to do Parsvakonasana, Standing Side Stretch Yoga classes in Milton Keynes Parsvakonasana – Standing Side Stretch pose engages the thigh muscles and awakens the inner leg from the groin right down to the ankles. Many of our day-to-day movements are simple forward and backward movements and we [...]

How to do Marichyasana B, Sage Pose B Yoga classes in Milton Keynes Marichyasana B – Sage pose B stretches the hamstrings, opens the hips and stimulates the blood flow in the pelvic region. Due to the pressure of the heel on the abdomen, it stimulates the digestive organs.   1. Sit in [...]

How to do Parsvottanasana, Intense Side Stretch Pose Yoga classes in Milton Keynes Parsvottanasana – Intense Side Stretch Pose or Single Leg Forward Bend is excellent for opening both the hip and shoulder joints. It provides a strong stretch for the back of the legs and greatly contracts the [...]

How to do Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana, Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend Yoga classes in Milton Keynes Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana – This forward bend opens the hips and knees and stretches the spine. The abdominal organs are toned as circulation to the pelvis is increased. The [...]

How to do Janu Sirsasana, Head Beyond the Knee Pose – stretching, seated yoga posture. Janu Sirsasana – Head Beyond the Knee Pose tones the liver, spleen and kidneys. Rather than aiming the head to the knee, creating a rounding of the back, aim to close the gap first between navel and thigh, [...]

How to do Malasana, Garland Pose: hip opening & stretching yoga pose. Yoga classes in Milton Keynes with Yoga Lily. Malasana, Garland Pose – this deep squat with the feet together is extremely beneficial for the muscles, organs and soft tissues of the pelvic abdomen. The legs are [...]

Revolved Head to Knee Pose, Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana: Yoga Twist & Stretch  – Hatha Yoga Classes in Milton Keynes Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana – most of our day to day movements involve forward bending. The Revolved Head to Knee Pose lateral stretch works into the tiny muscles between the [...]

Mermaid Pose, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana variation Yoga classes in Milton Keynes Eka Pada Rajakapotasana variation – Mermaid pose is an advanced variation of Pigeon pose that combines the deep, hip-opening stretch with a vibrant, heart-opening backbend. An elegant expression of grace and power, the [...]

Cow Face Pose, Gomukhasana: Yoga Seated, Floor Posture Yoga Classes in Milton Keynes Gomukhasana – Looking from above, this posture resembles the face of a cow, with the feet making the horns and knees making the mouth. Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose) is a simple seated posture that packs in amazing [...]

How to do Gate Pose, Parighasana: Yoga Stretching Posture Yoga Classes in Milton Keynes Parighasana – the unusual shape of Gate Pose invites us to open our view of who we are and what shape we make in the world. As we practice both sides, we improve the circulation of prana, our vital energy. 1. [...]

Cat Pose, Bitilasana: Yoga Poses for Stretching Bitilasana – The yoga Cat Pose may seem fairly easy. However, it develops concentration and awareness because you mentally visit the spaces between each of the vertebral joints to mobilise them. It also helps establish a steady breathing rhythm [...]

Paschimottanasana, Double Leg Forward Stretch: Yoga poses for stretching Paschimottanasana ­– With this yoga pose Double Leg Forward Stretch, the back of the body is given an intense stretch as the top half of the body folds over the bottom half. With the head tucked in, this pose offers an [...]