Rosieglo Yoga Advent Day 16 – Angel Warrior

Rosieglo Yoga Advent Day 16 – Angel Warrior

Spread your angel wings and fly!   How to: Start with feet together standing tall in Mountain pose. Inhale draw the left knee up, exhale and pivot from the hip to extend the left foot behind you. Reach your wings out to the side and lengthen from the crown of the...

Rosieglo Yoga Advent Day 15 – Half Moon

Rosieglo Yoga Advent Day 15 – Half Moon

Celebrate the Half Moon today with this liberating pose.  If partying has left you feeling a little unsteady, try practising against a wall for stability.   How to: From Warrior 2, right foot in front, bend the front knee and begin to shift weight forward. Engage...

Rosieglo Yoga Advent Day 13 – Wheel

Rosieglo Yoga Advent Day 13 – Wheel

How to: First, be sure to warm up with a sun salutation followed by some chest and back openers: Upward Dog, Bow pose, Bridge. Lying on your back with knees bent, bring the heels in closer to your bottom. The feet should be hip distance apart. Take a Bridge pose...

Rosieglo Yoga Advent Day 12 – Snowball

Rosieglo Yoga Advent Day 12 – Snowball

How to: Lie on your back with legs extended and our arms at your sides, palms down. Inhale to use your abdominal strength to lift your legs and hips up to the ceiling. Once your torso is perpendicular to the floor, slowly tuck your knees in wrap your arms around your...

Rosieglo Yoga Advent Day 11 – Extended Side-angle

Rosieglo Yoga Advent Day 11 – Extended Side-angle

How to: From warrior 2 (right-facing), bring the right forearm onto the right thigh Inhale and arc the left arm over the head, to make a strong diagonal line from the left heel to the fingertips Exhale, sink hips Inhale, rotate ribs to the ceiling, exhale lengthen...

Rosieglo Yoga Advent Day 10 – Lizard

Rosieglo Yoga Advent Day 10 – Lizard

How to: From Downward Dog, step the right foot to the right thumb. Lower the back knee down and breathe for a few beats. Stay on the hands, or lower down onto forearms (or use a block if you are inbetween).  Hug the knee to the bicep. Option to lift the back knee. ...

Rosieglo Yoga Advent Day 9 – Roast Turkey

Rosieglo Yoga Advent Day 9 – Roast Turkey

A cheeky take on a Baby Crow pose.  All trussed up like a Roast Turkey ( or veggie nutroast ). How to: Start in a squat balancing on the balls of your feet with your big toes touching. Separate your knees and walk your hands out in front of you. Place your forearms...

Rosieglo Yoga Advent Day 8 – Warrior 2

Rosieglo Yoga Advent Day 8 – Warrior 2

A personal favourite - I love the feeling of strength, clarity and determination this pose invokes.  Even better with a party cup :)   How to: Step the feet wide apart.  Turn the back toes inwards slightly and the front toes out at 90 degrees. Inhale to raise the...

Rosieglo Yoga Advent Day 7 – Snow Plough

Rosieglo Yoga Advent Day 7 – Snow Plough

A festive take on the traditional plough pose, imagine alpine scenes, frolics in the snow and the Wham! Last Christmas video - you got it! How to: Lie on your back with legs extended and our arms at your sides, palms down. Inhale to use your abdominal strength to lift...