Getting into headstand requires upper body strength

Classical headstand , Salambra Sirasana was referred to as the king of all yoga postures by ancient Yogis.  I love teaching this pose ( asana) as it turns your world upside down and gives you new perspective. It also stimulates your crown chakra (Sahasrara).


To get into this pose we do a lot of upper body strength and core strength postures. Although the headstand is called this way , there is hardly any weight on your neck/head most of the weight comes on the upper body.

Camel Pose...

This is how to get into the camel pose.

Shakti Dome

This week we are focusing on stimulating our thyroids , thymus glands and ovaries. I have developed a sequence to stimulate the glands to help bring balance in our Hormones.  Our thyroids are key in bringing our moods,  metabolic system and energy in good
 health. If our thyroids are off- balance then you might feel irritable, lack of sleep, hair- loss might happen. And even weight gain around your waist.

By practicing yoga postures to help stimulate the thyroids , the thymus gland for better immune system and you'll feel more energised and you'll get a healthy glow.

Namaste,
Luma
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A wonderful story of spreading the benefits of Yoga at home and abroad... Teens inspiring Teens...

Anna Lucas-Clements Inspiring Teens to practice Yoga

   

My name is Anna Lucas-Clements and this summer I went to Rhode Island in America to teach sailing at Camp Fuller- an American summer camp for kids aged 7-16.

Whilst there I had the opportunity to show some of the kids the amazing healing, strengthening and cleansing power of yoga that Luma has taught me over the last couple of years whilst I have been attending her class at the medicine garden in Cobham with my mum during my school, and now university, holidays.

I am glad that I had the opportunity to introduce yoga to the children and I hope I have inspired them to continue practicing, just as Luma inspires me. I can't wait to keep learning more  about technique and hope that one day I might be able to teach yoga professionally. 

I encourage all teens to take up yoga. It has really helped me with my fitness and general health and it is something that I really enjoy doing with my mum when ever I come home. 

Presence through movement workshop with Kim Eng.... Fabulous Yin Yoga

Presence through movement workshop with Kim Eng.... Fabulous Yin Yoga

Hello Yogi's 

I wanted to tell you about a wonderful workshop I attended given by the lovely Kim Eng.  The workshop was focused on Yin Yoga a slow, meditative style of yoga designed to focus the mind internally.  It is designed to help us be truly present in the moment and in our body by deepening the breath and stretching and relaxing the muscles.  It is a wonderful opportunity to go deeper into a meditative state noticing the micro changes in our physicality and breath as we slow down and fully immerse our mind and body in the present moment.  I recommend it to everyone!  

Namaste     Luma

Heart Opening Postures

• Bow 

• Cobra

•  Up Dog

• Camel

• Fish

• Wheel

  

• Sphinx

• Wild Thing

• Dancers

  

• Table Top

YOGA TWISTS ... CREATING A SAFE PRACTICE

YOGA TWISTS 

CREATING SAFE PRACTICE

Yoga twists are a great way to squeeze out and rinse the body clean of toxins such as lactic acid which build up in muscle tissue.  They provide powerful medicine to the body but need to be approached with care.  The following guidelines will help you get the most out of yoga twists providing great benefit without injury.

Place your pelvis in a neutral position to ensure your spine can lengthen during the twist

Twist evenly from the sacrum at the base of the spine upward

Inhale as you lift and lengthen the spine and twist only during exhalation

Move in a gentle, measured and even way no forcing, bouncing or straining

Keep your abdomen relaxed do not contract or grip with your abdominals
Release the twist slowly and gently no rapid movements or sudden release