Tag: chakras

A Yoga Practice to Energize Hope

photo by Jeremy Williamson Hope inspires and expands; fear inhibits and implodes. When I saw these beautiful crocuses, I was immediately reminded of how Earth provides for and protects us from harm.  The hope of new growth exists even during…

Helen Maupin

Easing into Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (Standing Hand to Big Toe Pose)

Although we are complex beings — physical, mental-emotional, energetic and spiritual — we do not have to be complicated. By combining balance and strength with awareness as happens in all the Hasta Padangusthasana variations, we address alignment while integrating our…