Posts filed under: Challenging Poses

Stop Practicing What Doesn’t Feel Right

When you take a yoga class, you have no control over what poses or sequences are offered. You do, however, have control over how well you live in each pose. Getting caught up in the group mindset of pushing through... Read More

Gift of Discipline

There are different motivating factors that keep me coming to the mat consistently.  But no matter what drives me to the mat, staying on it involves discipline.  And then to ramp up the practice and take on challenging poses takes... Read More

Why Practice Challenging Poses? Empowerment

How do you navigate your world when it goes upside down, backwards or just plain hard?  Notice I didn’t say ‘if’.  It’s a sure thing that if you’ve got a body, sooner or later you’ll be up against a challenge... Read More

Why Practice Challenging Poses? For Fun!

Why do you practice challenging poses?  Is it the thrill of accomplishment?  Is it because your body is getting stronger and more flexible?  Is it just because it is a challenge?  I’m sure everyone has a slightly different reason, and... Read More