Entries in yoga holidays (78)

Wednesday
Apr182012

Colours in the sky

Monday
Apr092012

In one month time the almond flowers turned into small almondfruits. In August they are full grown and ready for collecting.

Friday
Mar232012

Lac St. Cassien is about 25 minutes drive from Mas Kailash and is known for its rowing club. Gliding in a small skiff over the sunlit mirrorlike water in the early morning just takes your breath away! www.avironstcassien.com

Friday
Mar162012

Bargemon and its surroundings. From Mas Kailash, at 600 meter altitude, it takes about two hours to walk all the way up to the Col du Belhomme, 1100 meter altitude, where you have magnificient views of the surroundings.

Tuesday
Apr192011

Peacock

Mayurasana: the peacock. This is an advanced position, requiring a good sense of balance and strength in the arms and back.

Start in Vajrasana, diamond position ('seiza' in Japanese martial arts). Join the arms at the elbows and hands, placing hands on the floor, palms down, fingers pointing towards the toes. Keep the hands and elbows firmly in place during this asana. Lowering the forehead to the mat, bring the abdomen down against the elbows, supporting the body. Slooooowly stretch the legs backwards. Inhale and raise both of the legs from the floor as you balance on the hands. Now raise also the head, by rolling the eyes to the sky. Keep breathing! Exhale, putting the knees back on the ground and come back to Vajrasana.

Excellent for strengthening stomach muscles, wrists, and shoulders. The blood circulation in the internal organs is increased, improving digestion. Aids in eliminating toxins from the body. This is an excellent pose for invigorating the entire body.