Posts Tagged ‘blooming lotus jewelry’

#MermaidYogis Day 11: Pigeon Pose

#MermaidYogis Day 11: Pigeon Pose

Posted on: August 10th, 2015 by Amelia

You know what I love about day 11 of #mermaidyogis, pigeon pose? Everything. You can’t go wrong with this delicious hip opener. Even if you’ve got tricky knees, supine pigeon is your friend. Hips a bit sticky? You can add a bolster, block, or blanket to the mix to shorten the space between your hips […]

#MermaidYogis Day 10: Wild Thing

#MermaidYogis Day 10: Wild Thing

Posted on: August 9th, 2015 by Amelia

Day 10 of #MermaidYogis is wild thing – a beautiful heart opener and one of my personal favorite poses. Wild Thing: From seated staff pose: Bend your right knee and place sole of foot on floor. Point left toes. Plant left hand behind you and lift hips, sweeping right arm up and overhead. Hold for five […]

#MermaidYogis Day 9: Dolphin Pose

#MermaidYogis Day 9: Dolphin Pose

Posted on: August 8th, 2015 by Amelia

The rad thing about dophin pose is it’s nature as a triple threat yoga pose: it’s primary functions? Strengthening the shoulders and abdominals while stretching the hamstrings. It’s an awesome prep pose for both supported headstand and forearm stand.   Dolphin Pose: Start in forearm plank. Clasp hands in front of you. Inhale deeply. Exhale […]

#MermaidYogis Day 8: Sphinx Pose

#MermaidYogis Day 8: Sphinx Pose

Posted on: August 7th, 2015 by Amelia

After a week of daily core work, this sphinx pose is a well deserved counter stretch for the abdominals. Day 8 of #mermaidyogis is a gentle heart opener that can be held for about a minute, breathing deeply the entire time.   Sphinx Pose: From high plank, lower all the way down to the floor. […]

Day 7 #MermaidYogis: Side Plank Variations

Day 7 #MermaidYogis: Side Plank Variations

Posted on: August 6th, 2015 by Amelia

I sure hope you guys have been enjoying week one of the #MermaidYogis challenge – I’m amazed at the variety of yogis we have practicing along this time! It seems like there’s something for all levels, and today is no exception. Day 7 of #MermaidYogis is any side plank variation that calls to you. My […]

Day 6 #MermaidYogis | Knee to Nose

Day 6 #MermaidYogis | Knee to Nose

Posted on: August 5th, 2015 by Amelia

Day 6 of #MermaidYogis is knee to nose, in some traditions called tiger pose. Like day 5, this is a pose that can be made more or less intense depending on your needs.   Knee to Nose Variations Start with dropped knees (table pose). Inhale, extend right leg behind you. Exhale, round through the upper […]

La Fete De Femmes Yoga Retreat Giveaway

La Fete De Femmes Yoga Retreat Giveaway

Posted on: July 31st, 2015 by Amelia

La Fete De Femmes n. French for “The Party of Women” We are incredibly stoked to be giving away one spot for the first annual “Fete De Femmes” retreat on the Central Coast of California. This October, join Stoked Yogi founder Amelia Travis and Rachel Perez of Whimsy & Wanderlust for a yoga retreat giveaway unlike […]

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Mermaid Yogis Challenge is Back!

Posted on: July 30th, 2015 by Amelia

“Mermaid Yogis. What exactly is it?” Every time I drop my #mermaidtribe in conversation, this is the question I hear. They inquire curiously, seemingly puzzled at the entire concept of people connecting from all corners of the globe over an app on the phone. Perhaps it’s hard to believe that there’s a whole community online uniting […]

Stoked Spotlight: Why We Love Blooming Lotus Jewelry

Stoked Spotlight: Why We Love Blooming Lotus Jewelry

Posted on: September 29th, 2014 by Amelia

Wear your intention and be inspired to manifest your dreams. Mala beads are becoming common trend in the western yogis style. These beautiful necklaces have deep significance and are intended to assist practitioners with the reciting of mantras. A mala typically has 108 beads and the practitioner recites their mantra per bead, moving slowly until they reach […]