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Posture of the Month-Bridge Pose – Ardha Chandra Chapasana

YogaIsHot — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 05:05:08 +0000

Sugar Cane Pose (Ardha Chandra Chapasana) is a standing balance posture that offers a range of benefits for the body and mind. It strengthens and tones the legs, glutes, and core while improving balance and coordination. The deep backbend opens the chest and shoulders, enhancing posture and counteracting the effects of daily slouching. Additionally, the pose provides a gentle stretch to the hip flexors, quads, and hamstrings, promoting flexibility and mobility. Practicing Sugar Cane Pose can also help cultivate focus and mental clarity, making it an excellent addition to any yoga practice.

10 steps to practice Sugar Cane Pose (Ardha Chandra Chapasana) safely and effectively:

Begin in Warrior II: Start in Warrior II pose, with your right leg forward and your arms extended. Align your right heel with the arch of your left foot.
Shift into Half Moon Pose: Place your right hand on the ground or a yoga block about 12 inches in front of your right foot. Simultaneously lift your left leg parallel to the ground while straightening your standing leg.
Engage Your Core: Activate your core muscles to maintain balance and stability. Avoid collapsing into your right hip by keeping it strong and lifted.
Open Your Hips: Rotate your left hip upward so that your hips stack vertically over one another. Your left toes should point to the side rather than the floor.
Reach Your Top Arm: Extend your left arm straight up toward the ceiling, creating a line of energy from your grounded hand to your lifted arm.
Bend Your Lifted Knee: Once steady, bend your left knee, bringing your heel toward your glutes.
Grab Your Foot: Reach your left hand back to clasp the inside or outside of your left foot or ankle.
Open Your Chest: Gently press your foot into your hand to deepen the backbend and open through your chest and shoulders. Maintain a steady gaze to help with balance.
Breathe Deeply: Stay in the pose for 3–5 breaths, maintaining steady inhales and exhales while focusing on alignment and balance.
Release and Return: Release your foot with control, return to Half Moon Pose, and gently step back into Warrior II. Repeat on the other side.

Practice with mindfulness and use props like blocks or a wall for additional support if needed.

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NEW CLASS, NEW CLASS, NEW CLASS!!

YogaIsHot — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:37:31 +0000

Join us Friday December 6! We are starting a new holiday class focused on destressing, detoxing and slow flow with intention! We go into the weekend ready to go after starting our Friday with 6am Hot Yoga Bowling Green!

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Closing out December

Andrea Forsythe — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 01:29:24 +0000

Christmas lights makes it all brighter!

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Manduka has arrived!

YogaIsHot — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:55:13 +0000

MANDUKA PRO and MANDUKA PRO LITE mats have arrived, in addition to the MANDUKA BEGIN mat!!! #manduka #pro #prolite #begin #newmats

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SAVASANA AND ABS

YogaIsHot — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:12:13 +0000

6AM Yogis, we will do ABS!!! Join us Wednesday, we have 4 classes: 6am POWER HOUR with Andrea AF., 845am RESTORATIVE with Danielle V., 430pm FLOW with Andrea AF., 630pm RESTORATIVE with Catherine W. #comesweatwithus #yoga #abs #savasanaorabs @hotyogabowlinggreen.com

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BGWCHS DONATIONS FINAL PIC

YogaIsHot — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:13:45 +0000

HUGE DELIVERY GOING TO BOWLING GREEN WARREN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY TOMORROW! Thank you to everyone who contributed and celebrated International Day of Yoga 2021 with us! Join us Tuesday we have 3 classes: 845am with Amy G., 430pm with Sarah F., and 630pm with Casey H. #comesweatwithus #thankyouforyoursupport

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Macey WBKO

YogaIsHot — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:43:12 +0000

Macey the superstar is ready to answer any questions you have about Hot Yoga Bowling Green or the celebration of International Day of Yoga! Bring any item on the wish list to donate to the Warren County Humane Society and you get a free class voucher from Hot Yoga Bowling Green. To finish off our celebration weekend we have 4 classes Monday: 6am with Jillian S., 845am with Dawn H., 430pm with Tyler F., 630pm with Catherine W. #giveback #supportlocal #yoga #dogs #animalshelter #bgpets #yoga #internationaldayofyoga #dogsofyoga WBKO interview International Yoga Day

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International Yoga Day Celebration

YogaIsHot — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:45:37 +0000

Celebrate INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY with us! International Yoga Day is Monday June 21, 2021 but we are celebrating all weekend long!! Saturday, Sunday or Monday, donate any item on the wish list and you get a free class voucher to use or to share with a friend. Join us Friday, we have 4 classes: 6am with Andrea AF., 845am with Tony B., 430pm with Sarah F., and 630pm with Alana Y. #comesweatwithus

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June Yoga

YogaIsHot — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 19:05:09 +0000

First class? Haven’t attended a class since 1/4/2021……join us for $5 the month of June. We are celebrating International Yoga Day all month long and we want to share it with you and your friends. Monday we have 4 classes: 6am with Jillian S., 845am with Dawn H., 430pm with Tyler F., and 630pm with Catherine W. #comesweatwithus #internationalyogaday #yoga #yogaeveryday #goals @hotyogabowlinggreen hotyogabowlinggreen.com #hotyoga #meetusonthemat

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ONE CLASS AWAY

YogaIsHot — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 20:25:42 +0000

Pick a class on Saturday and join us! We have 3 classes: 630am with Andrea AF., 845am with Tony B., and 430pm with Janet J! #comesweatwithus #joinusonthemat #summerhotyogarocks

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