Barbara Marx Hubbard Transitions – Tribute to Divine Goddess Visionary and Lightworker
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Barbara Marx Hubbard Transitions - Tribute to Divine Goddess Visionary and Lightworker
December 22, 1929 - April 10, 2019
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Barbara Marx Hubbard is a prolific author, visionary, social innovator, evolutionary thinker and educator, she is co-founder and chairperson of the Foundation for Conscious Evolution. She is the producer and narrator of the award-winning documentary series entitled Humanity Ascending: A New Way through Together and has recently partnered with The Shift Network as a global ambassador for the conscious evolution movement; a shift from evolution by chance towards evolution by choice.
In 1984 her name was placed in nomination for the Vice Presidency of the United States on the Democratic ticket, calling for a Peace Room to scan for, map, connect and communicate what is working in America and the world. Barbara also co-chaired a number of Soviet-American Citizen Summits, introducing a new concept called SYNCON to foster synergistic convergence with opposing groups. She developed SYNCON conferences to bring together opposing forces to discover the positive benefit of a long range earth-space development program where she worked with builders of the Space Shuttle and continued her passion for an expanded and peace generating space program.
She has established a Chair in Conscious Evolution at Wisdom University and is a member of many progressive organizations, including Evolutionary Leaders Group, Transformational Leadership Council, the Alliance for Global New Thought (AGNT), as well as, The World Future Society.www.evolve.org
Barbara Marx Hubbard is president and founder of The Foundation for Conscious Evolution. A speaker, social innovator, visionary and author of five books, she is an evolutionary educator, communicating the new worldview of conscious evolution.
She has worked closely with some of the great innovators of our time such as Dr. Jonas Salk, Abraham Maslow, and the great Buckminster Fuller who said of Barbara, she is the best informed human now alive regarding futurism and the foresights it has produced.
She is the producer and narrator of the award-winning documentary series entitled Humanity Ascending: A New Way through Together. Part One: Our Story, is now translated into seven languages, and in Part Two: Visions of a Universal Humanity, she brings together some of the finest minds of our time, presenting us with positive, future scenarios for humanity based on the latest scientific, social and spiritual realities.
She has been instrumental in founding many future-oriented and progressive organizations, including the World Future Society, New Dimensions Radio, Global Family, Women of Vision In Action, The Foundation for the Future, and the Association for Global New Thought. She is currently a co-founder of the Evolutionary Leaders Group helping to form an evolutionary university.
Her name was placed in nomination for the vice-presidency of the United States on the Democratic ticket in 1984 proposing a Peace Room in the office of the vice presidency to scan for, map, connect and communicate what is working in America and the world. She is currently working to develop the Peace Room concept into an operating internet platform called The Synergy Engine.
*Barbaras books include: The Hunger of Eve: One Womans Odyssey toward the Future; The Evolutionary Journey: Your Guide to a Positive Future; Revelation: Our Crisis is a Birth An Evolutionary Interpretation of the New Testament; Conscious Evolution: Awakening the Power of ourSocial Potential and Emergence: The Shift from Ego to Essence; Birth 2012
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Success Stories – ThrillerFest
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Reada sampling of thepersonal success stories of authors who connected with their new agents at PitchFest:
I came back with a new book.By Colleen Winter
I am where I am today as an author because of Thrillerfest. I first attended Thrillerfest in 2015. I remember landing at La Guardia airport and being absolutely terrified to be in New York city alone and headed to a conference with some of the most successful authors in the worldRead More
She said no.By Don Bentley
She said no. Id attended PitchFest for the first time, found the agent I wanted, and pitched my newly completed manuscript. Wed hit it off during our five minute face-to-face and shed agreed to read the entire novel. I sent it and waited on pins and needles only to get the dreaded rejection letterRead More
I came to an agent and blanked.By Sarah Cain
I was a professional writer of speeches and direct mail and press releasesnone of which are things people clamor to read. I had written fiction for years, mostly short stories and flash fiction. Then there was my novel. I had worked on it for about eight years. I had even sent out queries, all of which had been rejected.Read More
I wasnt really a writer.By D.A. Bartley
I wasnt really a writer. A reader? Absolutely. The first grown-up book I remember getting my hands on was an Agatha Christie. Ive worked as a lawyer and an academic, so I read professionally. I guess I wrote, too, if you count legal briefs and academic papers well suited for curing insomnia, but I didnt think of myself as a writerRead More
Signed with four agents.By Lissa Price
I will always be a big fan of of ITW and Thrillerfest because I owe my career to this conference. It was here that I met and signed with four agentsone film, one foreign, two litand also found my writers group. When I went to the very first Thrillerfest in Arizona, I looked up at the debut authors panel, just a handful of authors back thenRead More
Crossroads.By Sheena Kamal
About two years ago, I was working as a TV researcher for a crime drama series when an idea began to form for a project of my own. A dark, psychological suspense novel. Id never written a novel before, but the idea wouldnt let go and I found myself at a crossroads. In a moment of righteous conviction, I took the least logical path available. I quit my jobRead More
I decided to get serious and give PitchFest a try.By Robert Beatty
I had been writing novels and attending writers conferences for many years, but it wasnt until I attended ThrillerFest / PitchFest that I found a real agent and received a publishing contract with a major New York publisher. Heres how it happened: In the past, I had been to a variety of writers conferences throughout the country, attending all sorts of workshopsRead More
A place where authors help fellow authors.By Jeff Wilson
To me Pitchfest embodies what ITW and Thrillerfest really are, at their hearts: a place where authors help fellow authors. I joined ITW in late 2011 and attended my first Thrillerfest in the summer of 2012. I had a debut novel from 2011 and a new novel just out and was thrilled to be a part of everything. I made some great friends, many of whom were authors I had read Read More
Never give up. Never say die.By Richard Goodfellow
Richard! Youve finished the manuscript for Collector of Secrets, so why arent you trying to find an Agent? Those were the questioning words spoken over lunch by my friend Keren Deere (www.writegirl.org) back in 2008. I regretted vaguely replying that it all seemed too daunting, as that prompted a blistering lecture (seize the day). Read More
You Cant Run From Loveby Shannon Kirk
Im a member of the 2015 ITW Debut class for my psychological thriller, Method 15/33 (Oceanview Publishing). But the truth is, my first novel was written and self-published in 1984, when I was in Fifth Grade. Only one copy of Sentimental Sweetooth was created, handwritten by me. Fortunately, my parents saved this one precious copyRead More
Thrillers Are a Rare Speciesby Leonardo Wild
I found ITW while doing research on the thriller genre, and joined two years before my first ThrillerFest. I live in Ecuador, where thrillers are a rare species, so I was surprised to find out that there was actually an organization dedicated to writers in the genre. Im probably the only thriller-writer in Ecuador with 10 booksRead More
Never Surrenderby Kevin Hurley
Thanks to Thrillerfest and some very extraordinary agents and authors who attended, my novel Cut and Cover will be available from Skyhorse Publishing through major retailers for the Fall 2015 season. I will be pitching the sequel to agents at ThrillerFest X. When I walked into the Grand HyattRead More
I Got the Agent (and Editor) I Wantedby Walt Gragg
Wow! Did that just happen? Exactly two weeks from the day I attended PitchFest, I hung up the phone after being offered representation. Liza Fleissig is going to be my agent. And the best news is not only did I get an agent, I got the agent I really wanted. Liza was my first choice going into PitchFest. Read More
What if no one likes it?by Lauren Francis-Sharma
I had never pitched a story before. What if no one likes it? I thought. I practiced my pitch before and after the luncheon. I practiced even as I stood in line waiting for the start of PitchFest, while other attendees chatted. My legs trembled and the suit I wore felt like heavy armor. I only need one to say yes, I said to myself. I had tried query letters with Read More
Thrill Rideby Glen Erik Hamilton
A roller coaster starts off slow, gathering potential energy, as it ratchets almost lazily up the long upward track. A writer may work for months or years on their first thriller, driven to tell that story, sweating every bit of dialogue and twist of plot. Building suspense. Then comes the tipping point. Read More
PitchFest Was Brilliant!by Vaughn Ripley
My 89,000 word cyberthriller was complete and I was ready to run to the highest mountain, or at least a hilltop, and scream, I did it! I have no illusions about books and publishing You see, a few years ago, I self-published my memoir, Survivor: One Mans Battle with HIV, Hemophilia, and Hepatitis C. Read More
The Trick is to be Preparedby Simon Gervais
When I registered for the 2013 ThrillerFest last February, never in my wildest dreams did I think Id be signing with an agent before the event was over. I was confident the agents would like my pitch but never did I expect to hear from one of them only a few hours later. It was surreal Read more
A Gold Mine of Learningby James R. Hannibal
I was angry for a long time as my insanely patient wife and a bloodied punching bag in my garage will attest.In 2008 I was Gods gift to covert ops thrillers, a Stealth Bomber pilot with a Top Secret clearance and a gift for writing (were in my head here, not reality, so parts of that sentence arent really true). Read More
I Was Surrounded by Kindred Writersby Donna Owczarek
Shortly after completing the first draft of my novel, I somehow stumbled upon ThrillerFest while researching places to submit my work. It sounded great, especially because several of the agents I planned to query were going to be there listening to pitches, but I had some concerns. While I usually can manage to string together Read more
Prepare for Contingencies and Adapt Quicklyby Tom Shawver
This past July I attended my first ThrillerFest. I went in with a game plan that proved ineffective, but for reasons that I had not anticipated, ended up with an agency contract.The initial idea was to get an agent for a military thriller that I felt very strongly aboutstill doand had carefully revised over many years. Id had several almosts following numerous Read More
Next Stop: Publicationby Gustavo Florentin
PitchFest 2011 was the first time I had ever pitched anything to professionals in the business. I was told I had a good pitch. But I was a little shaky telling the story after my one-liner. I managed to pitch my thriller to seven agents. Of those, three asked for partials and two asked for full manuscripts. Most of these agents replied Read more
Ready, Ames, FireBy Daniel Ames
At PitchFest, anything can happen. Lives can change in less than three minutes. When Daniel Ames met Scott Miller from Trident during PitchFest, he was staring at his dream agent. Little did Dan know that shortly after ThrillerFest ended, he would sign with Scott. Although things happened fast when Dan met Scott, its the preparation that Dan did beforehand Read more
Face to Face Makes all the Differenceby Mike Stewart
PitchFest 2011 wasnt my first attempt to garner the attention of an agent. And, if Im any measure, Id bet many of the authors who attended tried for years before deciding to see if meeting agents face to face makes a difference. Ive been writing for seven years. Graphic novels, novels, new media writing and in several genres. Ive really committed. And submitted. Read more
The First Two Said Noby John Dixon
The first two said no. They were both really cool about it, explaining they werent actually repping young adult titles anymore, and both offered referrals to agents who did rep YA. I jotted down the recommendations, thanked them, and moved on, turning once more to the daunting yet oh-so-exciting event that was PitchFest. Read More
You Wont Be Sorryby Martha Pound Miller
Martha Pound Miller was born and raised on the Arizona desert. She married an architect, had three children and went on to become the Executive Director of the American Institute of Architects Society in Arizona for 20 years. Writing was always of primary interest but with a family and job, there was never time. Much later came retirement Read more
PitchFest Changed My LifeBy Boyd Morrison
Attending PitchFest can change your life. I know that sounds like some corny advertising promo, but it was literally true in my case. At the first PitchFest in 2007, agents met authors during the lunch session, with one agent at each table. Who you were sitting with was totally random. I was talking with author Jon Land Read more
Something Did HappenBy August McLaughlin
So youre going to fly across the country to one of the most expensive cities to attend a pricy conference? What if nothing happens? a friend asked after I registered for PitchFest. Im going. Something already is happening, I replied, sensing that his skepticism was geared more toward his stay-in-Los Angeles plans Read more
Success From Down UnderBy Mark Dapin
As a journalist and author, I am quite well known in the eastern states of Australia. This is a bit like being a household name in your own house. A couple of years ago, I wrote a thriller, King of the Cross, about the rise and (of course) fall of a Jewish gangster in Sydney. It won the Crime Writers of Australias Ned Kelly Award for First Fiction, I optioned the movie Read more
Never Have to Query AgainBy A. J. Colucci
Im a writer, not a salesperson. Id rather work on my novel every day for a year than spend one hour writing query letters. As it turns out, thats about the ratio I set while writing my novel, THE COLONY. After working on the book for five years, I sent out a meager 26 letters and received seven flat-out rejections, 14 requests for Read more
It Could Happen to YouBy Graham Brown
Ironically, Graham Brown almost missed the Thrillerfest 2007 Agent luncheon. Thanks to a flight delayon the red-eye, no lesshe arrived late at JFK and made it to the Hyatt just as the event was about to begin. I was completely wiped out at that point, and decided to skip the lunch. All I wanted was to check into my room and get some sleep. Graham confessed.Read more
It Could Happen to YouBy Jaime Freveletti
Ironically, Graham Brown almost missed the Thrillerfest 2007 Agent luncheon. Thanks to a flight delayon the red-eye, no lesshe arrived late at JFK and made it to the Hyatt just as the event was about to begin. I was completely wiped out at that point, and decided to skip the lunch. All I wanted was to check into my room and get some sleep. Graham confessed.Read more
Success!By Ron and Richard Goulding
Two brothersone a lawyer, one a doctorcombined forces in the 90s and decided to try their hand at writing novels. They jokingly call themselves cavemen, as they started out using typewriters and long hand to record their imaginings, sending their work to each other via snail mail. Then came the fax, which dramatically increased their speed ofRead more
PitchFest is designed to put authors and agents together for the purpose of pitching projects. This will be an unprecedented opportunity for those writers looking to get or change agents. And where better to have this event than in the heart of publishing, New York City? PitchFest is set up like a speed-dating event. You pitch your novel to an agent for a few minutes, get the agents reaction, and then move on to a different agent.
Please note: PitchFest is available only in a package with CraftFest. There are no one-day passes for Wednesday or Thursday only. Registering for ThrillerFest alone does not qualify you to attend PitchFest.
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About – Personal Success Factors
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Once I knew only darkness and stillness my life was without past or future but a little word from the fingers of another fell into my hand that clutched at emptiness, and my heart leaped to the rapture of living. ~Helen Keller
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7 Key Principles of Personal Success | Career Management
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What does personal success mean to you?
Success means different things to different people. For some, it is financial, for others it is freedom, and for some it is being able to lead a certain lifestyle, while it is a combination of things to others. Therefore, there are many ways to achieve success, because it depends on what success means to each individual. With that in mind, there are some general key principles that the most successful people adhere to.
Og Mandino, in his book, The Greatest Salesman in the World, wrote, The greatest secret in the world is that you only have to be a small, measurable amount better than mediocrity and youve got it made. Most people are not willing to do the work that is necessary to achieve personal success. How would your life be transformed if you adhered to the seven principles of personal success?
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Denise Austin: Retro Aerobics Cardio Workout
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Denise Austin: Retro Aerobics Cardio Workout is an upbeat, fat-burning cardio aerobics workout that is designed to kick start the metabolism and ignite your calorie-burning potential through a unique combination of 80's retro aerobic moves, and modern dance-inspired exercises that will take inches off of your waist and leave a smile on your face. Enjoy the classic flare in this quintessential workout with Iconic Fitness Expert, Denise Austin as she takes you through a series of fast-paced exercises that will burn fat, challenge the core, and tone the arms, legs, abs, butt, chest, shoulders, and obliques in this 10-minute segment from her "Burn Fat Fast Cardio Blast" Fitness DVD. Sculpt lean muscle and re-shape your body with one of this legendary trainer, right from your own living room. Denise's fun and inspiring instruction keeps you motivated all of the way to the end. You will need a towel and a bottle of water to complete this workout that is great for any skill level. Look and feel your best with BeFiT! For more target-toning workouts from Denise Austin, Click here: http://bit.ly/zPcRR7
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Childbirth is one of the most beautiful things a womans body and mind will experience in her life, but it is also one of the most difficult.
Yoga is the journey back to your innermost self; that perfect light that holds the deepest love for your new baby.Our 4-week Mommy & Baby series will not only focus the mind and release tension, but it will also increase strength, flexibility, and range of motion in the body. Well offer poses that enhance bonding, trust, and exploration with your baby. This class will also help create a yogic rhythm with your baby, staying fully present in each joyous moment. Moms can expect to strengthen the abdomen and regain control of their body, meet other new moms, and become a part of the blossoming yoga community in a calming, welcoming, and loving space. Ages 6 weeks-10 months (preferably non-walking)
Feel free to bring a Bobby pillow, receiving blanket, a yoga mat, & your childs favorite toy.*Moms should have their doctors approval before starting any physical activity after their babys birth.Cost: $60 for 4 weeks (1 parent & 1 child) Drop Ins: $20
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Crofton Yoga | Yoga for Every Body
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I LOVE this studio. I always look forward to going. The classes are amazing, the teachers are excellent, they are friendly and you feel right at home as soon as you go in. Emily and Shelbi you have given me new life. I went from an extremely athletic person, a dancer, runner, working out at the gym to someone with Multiple Sclerosis who is unable to do much because of my symptoms. I heard yoga is good for MS, but was reluctant. When I called they told me to come in and give it a try a few times. I am sold. In these classes I am able to move my body and feel good again. I am already changing shape and losing weight. I am in better touch with my body, and through awareness of the placement of my feet, arms, legs how to stand; my balance is improving. I cant walk very far, but when I come in there its like the old me. I am more relaxed, more aware of my breathing and a greater sense of self. I cannot praise this studio enough. It is for all levels and they work with each person to make sure you do as much as you can, but also make sure you dont hurt yourself. Thank you for my new life!! Eileen
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Yoga: Fight stress and find serenity – Mayo Clinic
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Yoga: Fight stress and find serenity
Is yoga right for you? It is if you want to fight stress, get fit and stay healthy.
Your mobile phone is ringing, your boss wants to talk to you and your partner wants to know what's for dinner. Stress and anxiety are everywhere. If they're getting the best of you, you might want to hit the mat and give yoga a try.
Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines physical poses, controlled breathing, and meditation or relaxation. Yoga may help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and lower your heart rate. And almost anyone can do it.
Yoga a mind-body practice is considered one of many types of complementary and integrative health approaches. Yoga brings together physical and mental disciplines that may help you achieve peacefulness of body and mind. This can help you relax and manage stress and anxiety.
Yoga has many styles, forms and intensities. Hatha yoga, in particular, may be a good choice for stress management. Hatha is one of the most common styles of yoga, and beginners may like its slower pace and easier movements. But most people can benefit from any style of yoga it's all about your personal preferences.
The core components of hatha yoga and most general yoga classes are:
The potential health benefits of yoga include:
Yoga is generally considered safe for most healthy people when practiced under the guidance of a trained instructor. But there are some situations in which yoga might pose a risk.
See your health care provider before you begin yoga if you have any of the following conditions or situations:
You may be able to practice yoga in these situations if you take certain precautions, such as avoiding certain poses or stretches. If you develop symptoms, such as pain, or have concerns, see your doctor to make sure you're getting benefit and not harm from yoga.
Although you can learn yoga from books and videos, beginners usually find it helpful to learn with an instructor. Classes also offer camaraderie and friendship, which are also important to overall well-being.
When you find a class that sounds interesting, talk with the instructor so that you know what to expect. Questions to ask include:
Every person has a different body with different abilities. You may need to modify yoga postures based on your individual abilities. Your instructor may be able to suggest modified poses. Choosing an instructor who is experienced and who understands your needs is important to safely and effectively practice yoga.
Regardless of which type of yoga you practice, you don't have to do every pose. If a pose is uncomfortable or you can't hold it as long as the instructor requests, don't do it. Good instructors will understand and encourage you to explore but not exceed your personal limits.
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The 10 Most Important Yoga Poses for Beginners | DOYOUYOGA
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If you are brand new to yoga, there are certain postures that are essential for you to learn so you can feel comfortable in a class or practicing on your own at home.
Its not easy to narrow everything down since there are over 300 positions in the physical yoga practice(asana), but these poses can start you off on the right path. If you do each one of these for 5-10 breaths, it also creates a great beginners yoga programfor you to do every day.
Here are my picks for the 10 most important yoga poses for beginners. Note: You don't have to be able to do all these poses exactly as pictured ALWAYS listen to your body and modify if needed.
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Mountain Pose is the base for all standing poses; it gives you a sense of how to ground in to your feet and feel the earth below you. Mountain pose may seem like "simply standing," but there is a ton going on.
How to do it: Start standing with your feet together. Press down through all ten toes as you spread them open. Engage your quadriceps to lift your kneecaps and lift up through the inner thighs. Draw your abdominals in and up as you lift your chest and press the tops of the shoulders down.
Feel your shoulder blades coming towards each other and open your chest; but keep your palms facing inwards towards the body. Imagine a string drawing the crown of the head up to the ceiling and breathe deeply in to the torso. Hold for 5-8 breaths.
This online yoga program is your personal home practice.The online classestarget your body and mind and cover all the basic styles of yoga. It's like a yoga studio in your own home. You'll do your first sun salutations on your yoga mat and practice yoga at home like a real yogi.
Downward Dog is used in most yoga practices and yoga classes and it stretches and strengthens the entire body. I always say, a down dog a day keeps the doctor away.
How to do it: Come on to all fours with your wrists under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Tuck under your toes and lift your hips up off the floor as you draw them up at back towards your heels.
Keep your knees slightly bent if your hamstrings are tight, otherwise try and straighten out your legs while keeping your hips back. Walk your hands forward to give yourself more length if you need to.
Press firmly through your palms and rotate the inner elbows towards each other. Hollow out the abdominals and keep engaging your legs to keep the torso moving back towards the thighs. Hold for 5-8 breaths before dropping back to hands and knees to rest.
Plank teaches us how to balance on our hands while using the entire body to support us. It is a great way to strengthen the abdominals, and learn to use the breath to help us stay in a challenging pose.
How to do it: From all fours, tuck under your toes and lift your legs up off the mat. Slide your heels back enough until you feel you are one straight line of energy from your head to your feet.
Engage the lower abdominals, draw the shoulders down and away from the ears, pull your ribs together and breathe deeply for 8-10 breaths.
Triangle is a wonderful standing posture to stretch the sides of the waist, open up the lungs, strengthen the legs and tone the entire body.
How to do it: Start standing with your feet one leg's-length apart. Open and stretch your arms to the sides at shoulder height. Turn your right foot out 90 degrees and your left toes in about 45 degrees.
Engage your quadriceps and abdominals as you hinge to the side over your right leg. Place your right hand down on your ankle, shin or knee (or a block if you have one) and lift your left arm up to the ceiling.
Turn your gaze up to the top hand and hold for 5-8 breaths. Lift up to stand and repeat on the opposite side. Tip: I like to imagine Im stuck between two narrow walls when Im in triangle pose.
Tree is an awesome standing balance for beginners to work on to gain focus and clarity, and learn to breathe while standing and keeping the body balanced on one foot.
How to do it: Start with your feet together and place your right foot on your inner left upper thigh. Press your hands in prayer and find a spot in front of you that you can hold in a steady gaze.
Hold and breathe for 8-10 breaths then switch sides. Make sure you dont lean in to the standing leg and keep your abdominals engaged and shoulders relaxed.
Warrior poses are essential for building strength and stamina in a yoga practice. They give us confidence and stretch the hips and thighs while building strength in the entire lower body and core.
Warrior 1 is a gentle backbend; and a great pose for stretching open the front body (quads, hip flexors, psoas) while strengthening the legs, hips, buttocks, core and upper body.
How to do it: For warrior one, you can take a giant step back with your left foot coming towards a lunge, then turn your left heel down and angle your left toes forward 75 degrees.
Lift your chest and press your palms up overhead. Step forward and repeat on the opposite leg.
Warrior 2 is an external hip opener and opens up the inner thighs and groin. It's a good starting point for many side postures including triangle, extended angle and half moon balance.
How to do it: Stand with your feet one legs-length apart. Turn your right toes out 90 degrees and your left toes in 45 degrees. Bend your right knee until it is directly over your right ankle while keeping the torso even between the hips.
Stretch your arms out to your sides and gaze over your right hand. Hold for 8-10 breaths before straightening the right leg and turning your feet to the other side to repeat on left side.
Its important to incorporate a forward bend in yoga practice to stretch the hamstrings, lower and upper back and sides. Seated forward bend is the perfect fold for everyone to start to open up the body and learn to breathe through uncomfortable positions.
If you feel any sharp pain, you need to back off; but if you feel the tension when you fold forward and you can continue to breathe, you will slowly start to loosen up and let go. You can also keep your knees bent in the pose as long as the feet stay flexed and together.
How to do it: Start seated with your legs together, feet firmly flexed and not turning in or out, and your hands by your hips. Lift your chest and start to hinge forward from your waist. Engage your lower abdominals and imagine your belly button moving towards the top of your thighs.
Once you hit your maximum, stop and breathe for 8-10 breaths. Make sure your shoulders, head and neck are all released.
A counter pose to a forward bend is a back bend. Bridge is a good beginners back bend that stretches the front body and strengthens the back body.
How to do it: Lie down on your back and place your feet hip width apart. Press firmly on to your feet and lift your butt up off the mat. Interlace your hands together and press the fists down to the floor as you open up your chest even more.
Imagine dragging your heels on the mat towards your shoulders to engage your hamstrings.Hold for 8-10 breaths thenlower your hips down andrepeat two more times.
Every one needs a good resting pose and Childs pose is an awesome one not just for beginners but for yoga practitioners of all levels.
Its good to learn childs pose to use when youre fatigued in Down Dog, before bed at night to work out the kinks, or anytime you need a mental break and stress/tension relief.
How to do it: Start on all fours then bring your knees and feet together as you sit your butt back to your heels and stretch your arms forward. Lower your forehead to the floor (or block or pillow or blanket) and let your entire body release. Hold for as long as you wish!
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