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 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 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)…
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…
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…
My Home Yoga Studio See how I transform my living room into a home yoga studio! This is where I film Yoga With Ilona videos that I upload every Wednesday. It’s all thanks to my versatile sectional couch, best investment ever – hands down. Typically, every other weekend, I set the scene on Friday night,…
Moon Yoga Postcards by Moo Featuring Frame Alive APP My Moon Yoga postcards just got in from Moo.com! Watch me open them! These postcards are not your ordinary postcards, they come alive! Seriously – the front image acts like a QR code and when scanned by FrameALIVE links to my Moon Yoga intro video! So…
Lateral Angle aka PARSVAKONASANA PARSVA || side KONA || angle Primary Purpose of Lateral Angle || is to strengthen the legs, build heat in the body, open the inner line of the front leg, and stretch the side body. Lateral Angle has many variations and is fun to explore after an adequate warm up. Benefits of Lateral…
Standing Squat Flow This standing squat aka chair pose inspired flow lands in a side crow, only if you are into it! Watch the Pose by Pose Chair first to learn about the Standing Squat then flow with me. Remember to let me know how it goes by commenting bellow!
POSE BY POSE The pose by pose yoga series is all about yoga fundamentals. In this series I will break down different yoga postures, one at a time. I will go over common misalignments that if practiced over time could lead to serious injury. I will also demonstrate the pose and guide you into it…