yoga with ilona
Upward Facing Dog || Urdvha Mukha Svanasana
Upward Facing Dog || Urdvha Mukha Svanasana Urdvha || upward Mukha || facing Svana || dog Primary Purpose of Up Dog || Strengthens the entire back body, shoulder girdle and core. It’s also a spinal extension and decompression. Benefits of Up Dog Strengthens legs (hamstrings) buttocks (gluteus maximus) back (erector spinae) arms (triceps) Stretches chest (pectoralis) abdomen (rectus abdominus)…
Cobra || Bhujangasana
Cobra || Bhujangasana Bhujaga || a serpent, moving in curves Primary Purpose of Four Limb Staff Pose || Strengthens the back body and core while providing a spinal extension and decompression (variation pic) Benefits of Cobra Pose Strengthens legs (hamstrings) buttocks (gluteus maximus) arms (triceps) Stretches chest (pectoralis) abdomen (rectus abdominus) throat Stimulates circulation digestion the lymphatic system thyroid…
Aura Cleanse
Aura Cleanse Clear your force field with this aura cleanse I learned from a virtual workshop with Kundalini teacher Simrit. I felt energized, clear and like I could take on the world after just two minutes of this practice. There’s science behind why this practice is so effective! This short and sweet exercise combines breath…
Four Limb Staff || Chaturanga Dandasana
Four Limb Staff || Chaturanga Dandasana Chatur || four anga || limb Danda || staff Primary Purpose of Four Limb Staff Pose || Strengthens the shoulder girdle and core, and builds heat in the body. Benefits of Chaturanga Dandasana Strengthens legs (quadriceps, hamstrings) buttocks (gluteus maximus) back (erector spine) abdomen (rectus abdominus, obliques) chest (pectoralis) shoulders (deltoids) arms (triceps)…
How I Chill Out – Meditation Gardens In Encinitas CA
Meditation Gardens Check out one of my favorite places in Southern California -The Self Realization Fellowship and Meditation Gardens in Encinitas. Located on the cliffs overlooking the pacific ocean, the place offers a canopy and refuge from the sun, spectacular views and benches to sit in dynamic stillness. Soften your eyes or invite them to…
Plank || Phalakasana
Plank || Phalakasana PHALAKASABA || a plank, board Primary Purpose of Plank || Strengthens the shoulder griddle and core. It also builds heat in the body. Benefits of Plank Pose Strengthens legs (quadriceps, hamstrings) buttocks (gluteus maximus) back (erector spine) abdomen (rectus abdominus, obliques) chest (pectoralis) shoulders (deltoids) arms (triceps) wrists Stimulates circulation digestion Improves concentration develops…
We’re Moving – Our Home In Oceanside CA
We’re Moving – Our Home In Oceanside CA It’s true – we’re moving! See my current home and the reason why we are moving. This shack by the beach was our first home in Southern California. We will miss it but we are moving even closer to the Pacific Ocean and we couldn’t be more…
Yoga For Core Strength || A Vigorous Warm Up || Yoga With Ilona
Yoga For Core Strength In today’s class I utilize the first segment of Yoga Six’s SCULPT class to build CORE strength and warm up the body. It’s vigorous, steady, and you will break a SWEAT. What are you waiting for? Throw on something you want to sweat in and roll out your mat! It’s less…
Downward Facing Dog | Adho Mukha Svanasana
Downward Facing Dog | Adho Mukha Svanasana ADHO || downward MUKHA || face SVAN || dog Primary Purpose of Downward Facing Dog || Decompression of the spine accessed through the hamstrings. Explore bending your knees and sending the hips even higher – serving the primary purpose of the pose more fully. Benefits of Downward Facing Dog Strengthens legs…
Yoga With Ilona At Four Moons Spa
YWI at FOUR MOONS SPA Four Moons Spa is an incredible space located in Encinitas CA. I am so honored to lead yoga classes here. This place is pure magic. Intentionally filled with copper, rose quartz, other rocks and crystals as well as amazing healers. Come drink from this well and rejuvenate! I’m here every…