Yoga positively impacts connective tissue. Think about when you peel an orange and there’s all that spongy, stringy white stuff between the peel and the fruit. Yes, that’s what our bodies’ network of ligaments and tendons a.k.a. fascia can be compared to––or maybe even a spider web–– supporting our bones, joints, organs, muscles and nerve fibers.
 
If you neglect tending to your fascia, your mobility can become severely limited. We have millions of nerve endings in our connective tissue so injuries can stop you in your tracks. 

So what type of yoga helps the most? All kinds! This week, we’ve got four classes to get you started on your journey to go deeper than the surface and address your connective tissue!

Breath Of The Heart
by Krishna Das

• According to ancient Indian scriptures and saints, the traditional practice of chanting God's name - be it Krishna, Rama, Ganesh, or another of the numerous deities - is a tried and true path leading to union with the divine. Kirtan is one of the main forms of this practice, wherein a leader sings out the call and a group echoes with a response. 
• Das and friends, through their gorgeously imperfect music, manage at once to exalt the divine and spotlight the inevitable suffering of the human condition. With Rick Rubin at the production helm and topnotch musicianship supporting Das' instantly recognizable voice, the combination is a truly enjoyable, and possibly enlightening, offering.
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FEATURED POSE: EXTENDED SIDE ANGLE

Extended Side Angle (Utthita Parsvakonasana)
This standing posture will open your hips and chest, strengthen your legs, and warm your entire body.

Benefits:
-Strengthens upper back, legs, and arms
-Stretches groins, hips, inner thighs and chest muscles, while lengthening spinal and intercostal muscles
-Increases energy and stamina while building internal heat
 
Modifications:
-You can place your bottom hand on a block on the inside or outside of your front foot to allow for more length
-You can practice this posture against a wall if you struggle with balance
-If you have a neck injury you can avoid looking up and look forward instead

Chakras:
This posture balances the Root Chakra (Muladhara), Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana), and Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura). Practicing this posture can help one feel stable, connected and powerful, while helping to balance emotions.

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