Yoga Poses by Lilia Wills
The 2016 Bliss Yoga team at the Sprint for Monroe just after the pre-race yoga stretch. There were many other participants who did not make it in this shot...I am grateful for all of you, for such a great group of yogis/runners, walkers and volunteers of various ages & abilities. Thank you so much for your willingness to commit, for choosing your time wisely, for participating in our community events, for prioritizing your wellness! I hope all of you and others will join us next year for the 25th annual Sprint for Monroe (mark it on the calendars, since it's always on the first Sunday in June, as long as I can remember)! 🙂
Seated cross legged side stretch, also known as seated crescent or willow posture. It stretches the sides of the torso, releases tight hips and shoulders, rejuvenates the body and the mind. Yoga practice on the go while on family vacation at Lake Champlain, NY. It was a daily run followed by an hour of yoga overlooking the peaceful lake with great people
Lying-down Body Twist (Natrajasana), also known as Reclining Twist, or Reclining Spinal/ Abdominal Twist. Restore your energy, massage your internal organs, release tension #teachingvacation @FitBodiesInc
Warrior 2 , in Sanskrit Virabhadrasana II: this a powerful standing posture that strengthens the legs, abdomen, upper body; increases mental focus & endurance. Practice pose on both sides of the body; hold the pose for 6-12 breaths on each side.
Monroe 5K Trail Run/Walk @trailrunmonroe
Monroe 5K Trail Run/Walk @trailrunmonroe
Monroe 5K Trail Run/Walk @trailrunmonroe
Monroe 6th Annual Trail Run was an absolute success, great participation Bliss Team, many were not present for the picture, but we had many yogis, winners!!!
Tripod Headstand in Partner Yoga by the lovely Kelly Davidowski. Teaching yoga and meditation is my passion; sharing Bliss with others is my commitment! Please make time for your weekly yoga practice; I promise you with certainty that your body & mind will thank you, whether you are coming for a gentle, intermediate, advance, group or private session, I am delighted to see you step onto the mat for a mindful yoga practice. Yoga & meditation changes your perspective; it rejuvenated your entire being.
Pose of the week is Double Boat/Partner Boat, in Sanskrit is Nevasana. It is my favorite abdominal strengthening posture! Any variation will do. Start with both feet on the mat, lifting one foot at a time, extending legs lifting and lowering, adding twists, holding it for several breaths. Enjoy the practice and the week especially if you are away! Sending love, bliss and sunshine your way~
Standing Mountain Pose/Saluting the Sun/Standing Back bend. This posture is part of the Sun Salutation sequence: begin the practice by standing grounded, feet firm onto the ground/mat; reach out the arms overhead; tuck the tail bone in & tighten the glutes; reach arms further as you breathe deeply and continue reaching overhead; this strengthens the back & increases the flexibility in the spine. Picture taken by Charles Wills at the beautiful Lake Champlain (Thank you to Elena, Brock, Kirsten, Cade, Walker and Donna for participating in the morning practice after a lovely run around the lake)!
Saluting the sun (before race yoga to stretch the body and calm the mind) at the 23rd Annual Sprint for Monroe 2015! What an an amazing outcome at our community event; most importantly Bliss Yoga team was the largest team at the race. Thank you all for your commitment to wellness! I am grateful you are choosing Bliss as part of your lifestyle! Please share Bliss with your friends and family! Don't hesitate to invite them to yoga, share the schedule with your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors (they may not know about it and how it can improve their health and benefit their body and mind.
Yoga Poses by Lilia Wills
Yoga Poses by Lilia Wills
Lizard Pose/ Lounging Lizard/Dragon pose--it is one of my absolute favorite hip openers; this pose will help open & release any intense tension, tightness and intensity from your hips, thighs and calves as well as a being a lovely heart/chest opener. Lounging lizard helps improve circulation in the legs as well as reduce lower back pain; it simply makes you feel good! My best advise to you, my dear yogi is to go gently into any of the lizard pose variations--beginner, lounging, flying... whatever you go for in your practice, remember to breathe calmly and fully, never push yourself, rather allow your entire upper and lower body melt openly and slowly to whatever it is available to you in each and every yoga practice.
Seated Twist, in Sanskrit is Ardha Matsyendrasana-- this seated twist can be modified for beginner yogis or deepen it for the seasoned yogis or the flexible practitioners. This posture increases the flexibility of the spine & range of motion; I call it a personal chiropractic adjustment. Each time one practices this pose it expands the chest and shoulders; strengthens abdominal oblique muscles; stretches the hip rotators & hips; massages internal and digestive organs. Practice on both sides, holding the pose for 5 -8 breaths on each side.
Side Plank Pose or in Sanskrit Vasisthasana (means most excellent, best, richest)-- this side plank pose variation is not for beginner yogis. Also, yogis with wrists, elbow or shoulder issues should avoid this pose. One can practice this pose with both soles pressing against a wall, or with the bottom leg kneeling. Hold pose for a few breaths on both sides. As one gets stronger in the abdominal muscles, arms, shoulders, legs the above variation as well as others may follow (Increases focus, balance, stamina).
Lilia Wills of Bliss Yoga in Monroe, CT leads the community yoga session at lululemon athletica Danbury Fair Mall on Sunday monrning. www.blissyogaCT.com
Date Night - Partner Yoga class at Bliss Yoga, Monroe, CT. Check out our profile for more info.
The pose of the week is a combination of two very different postures/asanas: the amazing, strong and devoted yogi Robin Wall is in Bridge Pose/Setu Bandasana (the base) and I am in Crow/Bakasana (flyer). It was a truly wonderful and much appreciated practice in partner yoga with one of my yogis, because Robin knows these poses and practices yoga regularly. Bridge strengthens legs & core, gets one's back healthier with each practice; it releases and opens shoulders and hips. Crow is an advance arm balance that requires focus as well as it increases it; it strengthens the arms, shoulders and core muscles. Practice these poses on your own in your home practice and at Bliss, by yourself or with a partner.
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