2.47 You have a right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of action. Never consider yourself the cause of the results of your activities, and never be attached to not doing your duty. From Bhagavad Gita As It Is – by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada ItContinue reading “Finding My Way (and Joy) with Teaching Online Yoga”
Author Archives: Vito Politano
Video Practice: Supta Hasta Padangusthasana – Yoga Stretch for Legs and Hips
Supta Hasta Padangusthasana translates to Supine or Reclining-Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose. The variation I practice and teach is an accessible, and back friendly version using a strap or band. This Yoga pose and stretch is great for building flexibility around the hamstring and calf muscles. It also helps build hip mobility as it provides a great opportunityContinue reading “Video Practice: Supta Hasta Padangusthasana – Yoga Stretch for Legs and Hips”
vitoyoga Fall 2020 Newsletter: Yoga Online via YouTube and Weekly Live Zoom Classes
Dear yogis, friends, and family, I am so happy to be back in touch and share more Yoga offerings and updates. I am also thankful for all the kind messages and support I have received during this time of Covid-19. Fortunately, my family has been well from that standpoint. I hope you and your familiesContinue reading “vitoyoga Fall 2020 Newsletter: Yoga Online via YouTube and Weekly Live Zoom Classes”
Frog Pose in Yin Yoga – Hip, Groin and Inner Leg Line Stretch
Supine Frog Pose at the wall (or couch) A hip-opening Yoga pose that offers a stretch for the groin, and the adductor muscles of the hips (i.e., inner thighs). Using a wall and doing the pose on the back makes this a more accessible and inclusive version of frog pose. I appreciate the knee-friendly aspectContinue reading “Frog Pose in Yin Yoga – Hip, Groin and Inner Leg Line Stretch”
Calf Stretch at the Wall Video – Great for Tight Calves, Ankles & Hamstrings
Really useful stretch series for tight calves and Achilles tendon, with a bonus foot stretch in the second part of the series. This series is great for tighter yogis like myself. It can help create more space and ease for the back line of the body and hamstrings, which helps when doing Adho Mukha SvanasanaContinue reading “Calf Stretch at the Wall Video – Great for Tight Calves, Ankles & Hamstrings”
Tadasana and Lateral/Side Stretch Variation: Thoracic Mobility – Untucking Posture – Standing Tall
This is a side stretch variation I have been incorporating into life and yoga practice to develop a greater sense of openness, and length in the side body and upper back/thoracic. I enjoy the upper back and lat. stretch, and upper back and neck strengthening that this series offers. It is also great for aContinue reading “Tadasana and Lateral/Side Stretch Variation: Thoracic Mobility – Untucking Posture – Standing Tall”
Video Tutorial: Ball Rolling/Self-Massage for the Foot
Why: Relieves and supports healing of plantar fasciitis; Releases tension of the foot and achilles; Promotes ankle mobility; Provides relief after a lot of standing, walking, hiking, cycling, running, etc.; Relaxes and releases tension in feet after wearing restrictive shoes or footwear (i.e., boots, skis, cycling shoes, heels, skates, flat shoes, flip-flops without arch support,Continue reading “Video Tutorial: Ball Rolling/Self-Massage for the Foot”
Yoga Hip Opening Stretch – Sucirandhrasana Video Tutorial
One of my favorite asanas for hip mobility. Learn this stretch to help release tension in the hips, glutes, and lower back. Figure Four Hip Opener with Legs up the Wall (i.e., Supine Pigeon, Eye of the Needle, etc.) – an alternative to pigeon or half-pigeon pose hip opening that is not weight-bearing on yourContinue reading “Yoga Hip Opening Stretch – Sucirandhrasana Video Tutorial”
Fundamentals: SUCIRANDHRASANA
Figure Four Hip Opener with Legs up the Wall (i.e., Supine Pigeon, Eye of the Needle, etc.) One of my favorite asana (poses) for the outer hips and glutes. Why: This is a great way to offer the outer hip opening without bearing weight on the knees and ankles, while maintaining ease in theContinue reading “Fundamentals: SUCIRANDHRASANA”
Spring 2020
With much fear, appreciation and curiosity, I get up. I don’t check the numbers. The beauty of the sunrise, bestowing new light. New life in the kitchen – jasmine and orchid blossoms; shoots of a younger shade of green. Nature continues. Is the air cleaner? Perhaps through all the challenges, horrors and hardships ofContinue reading “Spring 2020”