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Nikki Estes
- Dec 1, 2015
Fish Pose
Matyasana
This asana (pose) is a back bend and strongly opens the chest and throat. It is said to be “the destroyer of all disease” and is a...


Nikki Estes
- Nov 17, 2015
Pigeon Pose
Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana
One of my favorite hip openers is pigeon pose (Sanskrit/ Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana). This pose increases the external or outward rotation...


Nikki Estes
- Nov 3, 2015
Camel Pose: Ustrasana
Opening your heart to grace
Ustrasana is a deep back bend that takes patience and awareness. If done correctly, this pose will bring space to the entire front side...


Nikki Estes
- Oct 20, 2015
Boat Pose: Navasana
In the physical practice of yoga, the center of the asana’s strength comes from the core. The core is the center of balance, movement and...


Nikki Estes
- Oct 13, 2015
Taking a mind-body approach to exercise
Have you thought about trying yoga but figured you were too inflexible? Do you connect yoga with religion? These are common...


Nikki Estes
- Oct 6, 2015
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is the traditional system of medicine from India and the sister science of yoga. It’s origin dates back at least 5,000 years...