Journey Into Yoga

Avery Rich

Come on a journey…into yoga, where we explore and demystify yoga and its many postures. Beginning with a clear and concise explanation of the pose du jour, the show then guides you through a different posture each week. If you have 10 minutes you have enough time for this user friendly auditory practice. If you have always been curious about this thing called yoga, join us for a low time commitment yet high return show - the only thing you have to lose is stress.

The show is hosted by Avery Rich, an Advanced Certified yoga instructor who received her certification from the Yoga Centre Winnipeg. A former lawyer, Avery continues to help people problem solve, only now her methods are on the yoga mat. Teaching into her second decade, Avery resides in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Journey Into Yoga

Journey Into Yoga

Come on a journey…into yoga, where we explore and demystify yoga and its many postures. Beginning with a clear and concise explanation of the pose du jour, the show then guides you through a different posture each week. If you have 10 minutes you have enough time for this user friendly auditory practice. If you have always been curious about this thing called yoga, join us for a low time commitment yet high return show - the only thing you have to lose is stress. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episodes

The Start of a Sun Salute - Prayer Pose

The Start of a Sun Salute - Prayer Pose

I have titled this episode “prayer pose” as the start of us embarking on a little adventure in our yoga journey. We are going to journey into each component or pose that make up a complete sun salute beginning with prayer pose! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Poses To Alleviate the Symptoms of Peri-Menopause and Menopause

Poses To Alleviate the Symptoms of Peri-Menopause and Menopause

Peri-menopause and menopause affect many of us during our life, and some people are affected more than others. There are many ways to manage the symptoms that sometimes come with these stages of life, and yoga is an excellent starting point in my opinion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Back Pain Questions & Solutions - You asked and I will answer!

Back Pain Questions & Solutions - You asked and I will answer!

Recently I was asked the question: I seems to have low back pain and am wondering what yoga poses can help alleviate this issue?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More Q & A fun: Are my arms too short for yoga?

More Q & A fun: Are my arms too short for yoga?

The answer may surprise you, and it is: yes and no! Sometimes we mistake tight hamstrings for an arm length issue, as the tighter the hamstrings the more difficulty we will have touching the floor in standing poses. However, longer arms definitely helps, and because we canot change the length of our arms, there are other things we can do to compensate!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Q & A's continued - Lifted Heels in Downward Dog: Is this normal??

Q & A's continued - Lifted Heels in Downward Dog: Is this normal??

I have noticed that when I do a Downward dog, my heels do not touch the ground - why is this??See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our first Q & A Episode - The Foot Cramp Dilemma

Our first Q & A Episode - The Foot Cramp Dilemma

Recently, I have been asked a very interesting question about the much dreaded foot cramp…why do I get them when I am doing yoga, and what can I do so as not to get them? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Restorative Twist

A Restorative Twist

FULL DISCLOSURE ALERT! I debated doing this pose as it is a bit complicated to guide into, especially auditorily - but it’s a lovely twist and I really wanted to include it in this series so here goes nothing!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legs up the wall, Bolster style!

Legs up the wall, Bolster style!

In terms of a small recap of the pose which I feel bares repeating, legs up the wall is one of the most wonderful yoga poses to combat anxiety and stress. It helps to stretch and lengthen the hamstrings, opens the cheat, and places the body in an inversion which changes the flow i our bodies assisting in calming the nervous system.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bolster under the knees? Yes please!

Bolster under the knees? Yes please!

Today, we will explore a restorative posture that will just help you rest and relax - the fact that it can help to ease the lower back is just an added bonus!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let's Open Our Hearts, Restorative Style!

Let's Open Our Hearts, Restorative Style!

Todays, we will explore a restorative posture that not only opens the heart, but also can help alleviate feelings of sadness or the blues. This gentle backbend will allow you to rest and relax, and the help of a support will make it all the more delicious!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alexander twist to a support

Alexander twist to a support

Considered a deep rinse into the internal organs, twists help to bring fresh flow of blood and oxygen and fluids in the internal body. Twists do many things for our internal bodies including encouraging digestion and good functioning of the organs, and todays pose Alexander twist to a support is new exception.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A supported bridge

A supported bridge

Supported bridge pose encourages some gentle energy into the legs and a nice stretch into the quadriceps muscles. It helps to lengthen the entire front of the body and on an emotional level it can help boost the spirit, provide energy and stave off any sad feelings or depression. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rest in Child's pose

Rest in Child's pose

Supported child's pose, a posture that is a forward folding pose, helps to create calm and ease in the body and mind. This posture aims at helping to alleviate stress and anxiety in the body and mind that we may feel from time to time. A hip openers, it also helps to open the ankles and feet, as well as lengthen and stretch the entire back body including the head and neck.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Supported Supta Bhadda Konasana

Supported Supta Bhadda Konasana

This pose is a heart opener and helps to open the shoulder and chest. It is a wonderful way to boost the heart and is thought to assist in alleviating depression or sadness that we may feel from time to time. It’s also thought to bring energy and calm to the body and can be held for many minutes. Additionally it helps to open the hips and groins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Warrior At Peace

A Warrior At Peace

Amongst other things, peaceful warrior is a heart opener where we find an open heart both physically and emotionally. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Think of your body as a tree - your leg is the trunk and the upper body is the branches free to move with the wind because we know that the trunk will remain steady and strong and deeply rooted into the ground. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Dog with 3 Legs

A Dog with 3 Legs

This pose incorporates an element of balance, as well as strength and is also seen as a full body stretch posture. The nature of the pose is often thought to be energyzing and also rejuvenating to the nervous system. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lets balance that figure 4!

Lets balance that figure 4!

Sometimes referred as the half chair pose or “funky chair pose,” this posture is also wonderful for providing a hip opener as well. Sometimes it feels like the hip opener is incidental because so much of our focus tends to turn to the balancing portion as we literally bring attention to staying upright and steady.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When we worked with pose supta bhadda konasana, we saw a nice gentle posture that addressed the groins, and today, we will also work with a posture that helps to bring a nice stretch to this area, albeit a bit deeper.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What Happens When We Lie Down in Figure 4?

What Happens When We Lie Down in Figure 4?

Today’s posture, figure 4 lying down pose also works into these areas but is typically seen as a bit of a lighter variation as compared to pigeon pose. If you have very tight hips and struggled with pigeon, don’t worry you are not alone.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.