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 Headstand, Sirsasana II Yoga classes in Milton Keynes & Bletchley with YogaLily. Sirsasana II – Headstand has been called the King of asana, and its benefits are indeed innumerable: calming the nervous system, nourishing to the brain cells, stimulating to the heart and circulation, [...]

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 Revolved Downward-Facing Dog, Parivrtta Adho Mukha Svanasana Yoga classes in Milton Keynes Parivrtta Adho Mukha Svanasana – Revolved Downward-Facing Dog is a variation on the popular pose and adds a deeper stretch to the hamstrings while enhancing detoxification, balance, and full-body [...]

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 [...]

Raised Leg Downward Facing Dog Pose, Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana: Yoga Inversions – Hatha Yoga Classes in Milton Keynes Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana – Raised Leg Downward Facing Dog Pose requires stretch in the shoulders and wrists and increases flexibility in the hamstrings. It is more of [...]

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 Half Moon Pose, Ardha Chandrasana: Yoga Standing Balance Posture Yoga Classes in Milton Keynes with Yoga Lily Ardha Chandrasana – Half Moon Pose standing balance posture requires strength and grace. Make use of your perfect mental focus in this balance and maintain it to come out with [...]

How to do Bound Sage Pose, Marichyasana C: Yoga Twist & Abdominal Toner Hatha Yoga Classes in Milton Keynes Marichyasana C – The Bound Sage Pose opens the hips, relieves backaches, and tones the abdominal organs. It also stretches the shoulders. It is a confining pose, as one part of your [...]

How to do Inclined Plane Posture, Vasisthasana: Strengthening Yoga Arm Balance Vasisthasana – Inclined Plane Posture strengthens the wrists, arms shoulders and abdomen. The final stage also limbers the legs. You are likely to have all the strength you need to achieve the posture. Tap into the [...]

How to do Cobra Pose, Bhujangasana: Yoga Backbend for Energising and Strengthening Yoga classes in Milton Keynes Bhujangasana – Cobra Pose backbend demands more arm strength than Sphinx Pose. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) opens the chest, stimulates the digestive organs, and increases mobility in [...]

Half Lotus Toe Balance, Padangustha Padma Utkatasana: Yoga Standing Balance for Strength and Flexibility Yoga classes in Milton Keynes Padangustha Padma Utkatasana – in this standing balance, the heart remains a focus as you sink down into the supporting leg and gently allow the hip of the bent [...]

How to do Wide Leg Forward Bend: Yoga Standing Posture for Strength & Flexibility Yoga Classes in Milton Keynes Prasarita Padottanasana – Wide Leg Forward Bend – in the urban landscape, the linear structures within which we live can inhibit the full expression of our range of movement. [...]

Locust Pose, Salabhasana: Yoga Backbends – Hatha Yoga Classes in Milton Keynes with Yoga Lily Salabhasana – Locust pose is particularly strengthening for the lower back muscles. It opens the chest, encourages good breathing, and dissipates mental fatigue. 1. Lie on your belly on the floor, legs [...]

How to do Warrior Pose 1, Virabhadrasana 1 Yoga classes in Milton Keynes & Bletchley Virabhadrasana I – Warrior Pose 1 strengthens our connection with the grounding energy of the earth. This variation has emphasis on establishing a firm and grounded foundation in the legs while fearlessly [...]

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. [...]

Crane Pose, Bakasana: Yoga Arm Balances Bakasana – This arm balance posture, the whole weight of the body rests on the hands. This strengthens the wrists, arms, shoulders and abdominal muscles. It requires concentration and, in helping us conquer the fear of falling forward, builds confidence in [...]

Crescent Moon Pose: Yoga Backbends Anjaneyasana – This backbend posture stretches the muscles at the front of the thighs, including the deep iliopsoas muscle, which is tight in many people. This intense backbend tones the kidneys and liver. 1. From a kneeling position, step the right foot forward [...]

How to do Revolved Abdomen Pose, Jathara Parivartanasana: Yoga Poses Twists Yoga classes in Milton Keynes Jathara Parivartanasana – This supported spinal twist gently squeezes the abdominal organs, releasing stored toxins. The initial version can work wonders as a mobiliser and pain relief for [...]