Posts Tagged ‘yoga’

#MermaidYogis Day 13: Sugar Cane Pose

#MermaidYogis Day 13: Sugar Cane Pose

Posted on: August 12th, 2015 by Amelia

Hellooooo, hamstrings! Day 13 of #MermaidYogis is sugar cane pose, ardha chandra chapasana. It can look intimidating, but with a wall and a strap, there’s nothing we can’t do! Make sure that you warm the body before working on this posture. Sun salutations are our friends.   Sugar Cane Pose: Modified with block, wall, and […]

#MermaidYogis Day 12: Mermaid Pose

#MermaidYogis Day 12: Mermaid Pose

Posted on: August 11th, 2015 by Amelia

What kind of #MermaidYogis challenge would this be without a few variations of mermaid pose? Before you go diving all Ariel-style into this backbending hip opener, please take your time and warm up with at least five or six rounds of sun salutations, and a nice juicy minute or two in pigeon or sleeping pigeon. […]

#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 […]

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 […]

Mitten Love | Up North Michigan

Posted on: July 16th, 2015 by Amelia

You know that feeling when you visit a new place, and you fall in love? I gotta say, Michigan, I didn’t expect this from you. Over the years I’ve met a few wonderful Michiganites – Michiganians? Michigan folk. And each one of them has been awesome, with common traits of kindness, humility, friendliness, and a […]

Blue Surf Sanctuary | Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Blue Surf Sanctuary | Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Posted on: June 29th, 2015 by Amelia

Blue Surf Sanctuary | Santa Teresa, Costa Rica Blue Surf Sanctuary is the perfect name for this charming boutique hotel and Billabong surf camp located on the quiet northern side of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. In a town bustling with hostels and cabinas, the upscale comfort of this beautifully appointed property truly does justice to […]