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Tree Pose / Vrksasana
Let's talk trees! It's May and here in Pittsburgh the the leaves are out in full verdant glory! The oaks, maples, dogwoods and even the...

lbminn
May 13, 20245 min read


5 Reasons Why Hikers Should Practice Yoga
1. Learn and Practice Mindfulness Mindfulness is "the mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while...

lbminn
May 3, 20224 min read


Pragmatic Pose of the Month: Triangle/Trikonasana
This month’s pose is Trikonasana or Triangle Pose, a wonderfully balanced standing pose. This is one of my personal favorites because...

lbminn
Mar 17, 20224 min read


Pragmatic Pose of the Month: Hero/Virasana
"I need a Hero, I'm holding out for a Hero 'til the end of the night..." -Bonnie Tyler As we enter the 3rd year of pandemic life, we have...

lbminn
Jan 21, 20223 min read


Pragmatic Pose of the Month: Savasana
Savasana is the Sanskrit name for the final relaxation pose that comes at the end of most yoga classes. According to Judith Lasater ,...

lbminn
Dec 20, 20213 min read


Remembering Sandra, 20 Year Later
It was a beautiful September day in Washington, DC.. I went to work early that morning and as I arrived, I placed a flyer about a...

lbminn
Sep 11, 20213 min read


Asana Analysis: High Lunge/Crescent Pose
This standing posture strengthens the legs and improves flexibility of the hip and foot muscles. It can be a challenging balance pose...

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Jul 4, 20212 min read


Asana Analysis: Plank
This is a strong pose that is typically a part of any vinyasa or power-style yoga class. It is a great pose for improving strength,...

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Jun 18, 20212 min read


Asana Analysis: Mini-Cobra
This modification of Bhujangasana is extremely useful for anyone who practices yoga. It helps to increase the mobility and awareness of...

lbminn
May 3, 20212 min read


Top Ten Yoga Postures for Golf
Spring is in the air, daylight savings is in full swing, and Easter and Passover are history. And hopefully these April snow showers are...

lbminn
Apr 23, 20213 min read


Asana Analysis Downward Dog
This iconic pose is done in almost any hatha yoga class. It captures the essence of yoga in that it combines strength and flexibility,...

lbminn
Mar 8, 20214 min read


Asana Analysis: Down Dog Prep Pose
This is not a classic yoga pose but more of a therapeutic posture I learned from Dr. Ginger Garner, DPT of Living Well Institute. It's...

lbminn
Feb 26, 20213 min read


12 Yoga Poses for Cross Country Skiers
Our cross country ski season has been extraordinary this year. The weather has been cold and snowy enough since mid-january that we have...

lbminn
Feb 19, 20212 min read


Practice a little Self-Love on Valentine's Day!
Here's a 10 minute meditation on self-compassion:

lbminn
Feb 14, 20211 min read


10 Reasons to Cross Country Ski:
Time for another updated Pragmatic Yogi blog post... In my mid-30s, I discovered Nordic skiing, otherwise known as cross country or XC...

lbminn
Jan 25, 20214 min read


Meditating in the New Year 2021
It’s a new year and a new decade... again! I originally wrote this post 1o years ago when I was blogging as The Pragmatic Yogi. A lot has...

lbminn
Jan 1, 20214 min read


Asana Analysis - Forward Bend/Uttanasana
Standing forward bend can be wonderful way to release physical and mental tension. It is an intense stretch for hamstrings but is also a...

lbminn
Aug 19, 20204 min read


Asana Analysis - Chair Pose/Utkatasana
Also known as Intense or Fierce pose, this asana is great for building up strength and heat in the body. Muscles Strengthened in Chair...

lbminn
May 19, 20202 min read


Asana Analysis: Mountain Pose/Tadasana
Deceptively simple, this posture is the foundation.

lbminn
Mar 5, 20203 min read


The Practical Side of Yoga
I am a physical therapist. I have always loved all things physical. Physical fitness, physiology, physical medicine, even the physics of...

lbminn
Jan 7, 20202 min read
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