Asana of the Day: Sphinx

This pose helps to improve posture and stimulate the circulatory and digestive system. It lengthens the spine and increases spinal flexibilit. It is excellent for strengthening the back, shoulders, buttocks and legs, Because it is a backbend, it is energizing and helps to reduce fatigue.

"Asana" is the sanskrit word for pose or position. Yoga classes consist of a progessive series of asanas that help to improve your physical, mental and even spiritual health. The word Yoga means "to join together" and it brings the body and mind together into one harmonious experience. The whole system of Yoga is built on three main structures: exercise, breathing and meditation. Regular daily practice of all three parts of this structure of Yoga produce a clear, bright mind and a strong, capable body.

Numerous studies have shown the health benefits of yoga. Yoga can positively impact physical health by increasing muscle tone, flexibility and circulation as well as flushing toxins from the body, among many other benefits. In addition, the focus on breath helps to reduce stress and decrease blood pressure as well as improve energy.

Through a partnership with WXPN (88.5 FM), we present to you the "Asana of the Day." Follow along here through the asanas presented in the order of a typical class. Ultimately, we will have 26 asanas for your education and enjoyment. Our highly experienced instructors, Barbara Moeller, MA, CYT, ERYT500, Director of Yoga Teach Training at the Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies and Michelle Carlino, BA, CYT, ERYT500, demonstate and thoroughly explain the asanans, as well as their individual health benefits.
To learn more about yoga classes at the Lourdes Wellness Center, visit www.lourdeswellnesscenter.org.

The Lourdes Wellness Center has been a leader in providing yoga instruction for the next generation of yoga teachers. To learn about yoga teacher training programs at Lourdes, visit the section on the www.lourdesinstitute.org.

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• wellness
• asana
• movement
• yoga