Why Beach Yoga?

Yog'in on

Sandy Shores

Why take your practice to the beach?

 

 Remember how much harder it is to run on a beach versus road? Well yog'in on sandy shores is no different! Two days ago I took my practice to the beach and man, was it intense. I am still sore from it today.  

 As you sink into the soft ground, your secondary muscles have to engage in order to retain your balance and posture, giving you twice the strengthening workout.  It also lengthens your muscles and creates a higher extension as you transition. "Practicing on an uneven, soft surface builds secondary muscles in your feet, hips, knees, and shoulder joints" ~ Sara Ivanhoe, a Vinyasa instructor in Santa Monica. 

 Intense workout aside, yoga on the beach was wonderful because it brought my practice to a new, almost pure form.  I love my classes and the comradery and energy amongst all of the practitioners. But, sometimes it is nice to get away and be alone with nature, leave the mat and gear at home and get down to it 'au naturale'.

 Try this vinyasa yoga pose series by Axel Dinse next time you go! I printed it our and brought it with me.

(here it the direct link to the image: Astanga Vinyasa Yoga)

  Namaste!