About Yoga: You Vs. Gravity

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Yoga Yoga Yoga Styles Beginners Poses & Workouts From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga Admittedly, this is a battle you won't win: gravity is gonna bring you back down, eventually. But it's fun to fly a little bit, either with help or on your own, before settling back to earth, where surrendering completely is also a useful practice. AntiGravity Yoga AntiGravity yoga makes use of a silky hammock suspended from the ceiling to introduce flight to your practice. This fitness trend, which is becoming increasingly available in gyms and specialized studios, is a fun way to explore supported inversions and backbends. See More About:  yoga classes  yoga styles  yoga workouts Lift Off With Arm Balances Once you get the hang of holding up your body with only your hands on the ground, arm balances are a fun and powerful way to build your strength and balance. See More About:  arm balances  yoga photo galleries  Surrender to the Ground At the end of a yoga session comes one of the most beneficial poses: savasana. While it seems like it should be easy to just lie on the ground, relaxing the body completely to the pull of gravity is tougher than you'd think. Next time you take savasana, scan the body and see if you are holding tension anywhere. Placing a blanket on top of yourself is also a nice way to weigh yourself down. See More About:  resting poses  beginning poses  supine poses Pose of the Week- Upavista Konasana Upavista konasana is a pose that can benefit a lot from the judicious application of props. I like to do a more restorative version of the pose, in which you build up a nice tower of bolsters or blankets to support your upper body when you come forward. If you hold the pose for five minutes or more, you will probably notice a second wave of release that allows you to deepen a bit. When this happens, remove the top blanket from your stack and relax again. See More About:  hamstring stretches  seated poses  beginning poses Yoga Ads Yoga Classes Yoga Pilates Yoga Retreat Yoga Meditation A Yoga Teacher Featured Articles Beginning Yoga Practice An Index of Yoga Poses Yoga Styles Yoga Audio, Books, and Videos Yoga Equipment and Clothing Yoga and Your Health   More from About.com 10 Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. More> This newsletter is written by: Ann Pizer Yoga Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Yoga newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Yoga? Yoga for Beginners - How to Start Yoga for Weight Loss Find Yoga Poses Yoga Pants Advertisement