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Yoga Vikudo, Saint-Hubert, QC (2025)

04/16/2025

🦶✨ SUPTA PADANGUSTHASANA – A Journey Through the Hamstrings and Beyond

In a world that rarely slows down, there’s a pose that asks you to lie down, reach up, and reconnect with yourself—one stretch at a time.

🔺 Single-Leg Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose
(Sanskrit: Supta Padangusthasana | सुप्त पादाङ्गुष्ठासन)

🔹 This seemingly simple pose is a deep well of awareness: — It lengthens the hamstrings, strengthens the legs, and opens the hips
— It teaches patience, precision, and breath-led stillness
— It offers therapeutic effects for the lower back and sciatica

But beyond the body, this posture brings us face to face with the power of active rest.
It reminds us that healing doesn’t always come from motion—sometimes, it comes from staying, feeling, breathing.

💡 In Healing Yoga – Maître VIKUDO (pp. 338–341), we uncover: — Key alignment tips to avoid injury
— Variations for every level
— How to integrate this pose into therapeutic sequences
— The energetic meaning hidden within the stretch

📌 Whether you're an experienced yogi or someone healing from strain, this pose offers a gateway into your deeper self—one breath, one toe, one release at a time.

🧘‍♂️ In yoga, even the smallest movement—done with awareness—can become a revolution within.

04/15/2025

🌴 TWO POSES THAT REACH THE SKY – BUT DO THEY TRULY ALIGN?

From the outside, they seem similar:
Hands rise overhead, the body elongates…
But once again, Yoga asks us to look deeper.

🔷 Urdhva Hastasana – Upward Salute Pose
— A powerful extension of Tadasana
— Feet grounded, spine lifted, chest open
— Breath flows effortlessly as arms reach skyward
➡️ This pose honors the rising sun, inviting light and energy into the heart
➡️ It is a gesture of salutation, of presence, of openness

🌴 Talasana – Palm Tree Pose
— A dynamic, balancing posture
— Heels rise, the body stretches like a tall, swaying tree
— Muscles engage, focus sharpens
➡️ It is a symbol of lightness, flexibility, and resilience
➡️ Practiced with intention, it awakens every fiber from toe to fingertip

🌟 The difference lies not only in the physical ex*****on, but in the subtle purpose behind each pose.
One is grounded reverence. The other, buoyant expansion.

📖 The full exploration of these nuances can be found on pages 350–351 of Healing Yoga – Maître VIKUDO.
🔍 If you’ve been practicing yoga for a while, you owe it to yourself to understand these subtleties.
They may appear small—but their impact on body, breath, and awareness is profound.

💫 In yoga, it’s never just “arms up.”
It’s: What are you truly lifting? And where are you going with it?

04/14/2025

🏔️ MOUNTAIN POSE – ONE NAME, TWO ESSENCES!

Both known as “Mountain Pose,” but do you know that Parvatasana in Kundalini Yoga and Tadasana in Hatha Yoga are in fact fundamentally different in essence, intention, and energetic experience?

✨ Parvatasana – The Ascending Mountain of Kundalini Yoga
👉 Arms stretched overhead, heels lifted, spine extended toward the sky
👉 The entire body becomes a conduit for energy, channeling upward through the chakras
👉 This is a meditative, awakening posture—activating prana, expanding consciousness

🌱 Tadasana – The Grounded Mountain of Hatha Yoga
👉 Feet firmly rooted, arms relaxed alongside the body
👉 The posture emphasizes calm, balance, alignment, and grounding
👉 It offers stability and centering, preparing the body and mind for further practice

🌟 Anyone with a deeper yoga practice must discern these subtle yet powerful distinctions.
It’s not just about outward form, but about internal alignment, energetic direction, and the philosophy behind each school of yoga.

📖 Dive into pages 360–361 of Healing Yoga – Maître VIKUDO for a detailed comparison.
A small discovery that could completely transform the way you perceive a "basic" pose.

🧘‍♀️ So today, will you reach for the sky, or root into the earth?

04/12/2025

🔥 Which Warrior lives within you today?

👣 Warrior 1 (Virabhadrasana I)
Is your heart lifted toward the sky?
Are your hips facing forward, grounded in purpose?
Do you feel the power rising from your back leg like a wave of courage?

🛡️ Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana II)
Are your arms slicing through space like swords of stillness?
Can you feel the calm presence in the chaos of the battlefield?
Are you fully in the now, with a gaze that doesn’t waver?

🌬️ Warrior 3 (Virabhadrasana III)
Are you soaring or struggling?
Is your body one line of energy, from fingertips to lifted toes?
Can you find steadiness in motion and power in balance?

💡 These are not just postures.
They are embodied archetypes—expressions of strength, stability, and transformation.

📖 Explore their foundations, alignments, and deeper meanings in Healing Yoga – Maître VIKUDO, pages 362–367.

⚔️ Which Warrior do you feel called to practice today?

04/11/2025

🔍 Can you spot the difference?
Both poses may look similar at first glance... but the Balancing Stick Pose (Tuladandasana) and Warrior Pose 3 (Virabhadrasana 3) hold unique purposes and energies.

🧘‍♀️ Are your arms just reaching or are they extending from your heart?
🦵 Is your standing leg grounded like a warrior, or light like a beam?
🎯 Are you engaging your core to stabilize, or to propel forward?

Both poses challenge your balance, focus, and strength—but their intentions and alignments differ in subtle, powerful ways.

📖 Want to understand their deeper mechanics and how to practice them mindfully?
Check out Healing Yoga – Maître VIKUDO, pages 372–373 for a full comparison.

✨ Which pose speaks more to you today?

04/10/2025

🌙 HALF MOON POSE – Ardha Chandrasana
(अर्ध चन्द्रासन – ar-dhuh chuhn-druh-suh-nuh)

Have you tried the Half Moon Pose yet?
This beautiful yoga posture challenges your balance, strengthens your core, and expands your chest with grace and focus.

✨ “Ardha” means “half”
✨ “Chandra” means “moon”

Feel light and steady, just like the moon shining in the dark sky 🌌

🧘‍♀️ Benefits:
– Strengthens legs, glutes, and spine
– Improves balance and concentration
– Calms the mind and reduces stress

👉 Use a block under your hand if you can’t reach the floor comfortably!

📖 Detailed instructions, adjustments, and mindful cues for this pose are available in Healing Yoga – Maître VIKUDO, pages 374–377.

04/09/2025

🔺 TRIKONASANA – TRIANGLE POSE 🔺
A foundational yoga pose that opens the body, steadies the mind, and deepens awareness.

✨ Why practice Trikonasana?
✅ Stretches the legs, hips, and spine
✅ Opens the chest and shoulders
✅ Improves digestion and stimulates abdominal organs
✅ Enhances balance, concentration, and stability
✅ Relieves stress and anxiety

🌿 Although simple in appearance, Triangle Pose requires:
🔹 Strong grounding through both feet
🔹 Lengthening both sides of the torso
🔹 Lifting the heart and keeping breath calm and steady

📖 Detailed instructions, adjustments, and mindful cues for this pose are available in Healing Yoga – Maître VIKUDO, pages 378–381.

🌟 When practiced mindfully, Trikonasana becomes more than just a physical stretch — it becomes a gateway to harmony and strength.

🧘‍♂️ Have you experienced the power of Triangle Pose in your practice?

💬 Let us know your thoughts or questions in the comments!

04/09/2025

🔺 PARIVRTTA TRIKONASANA – REVOLVED TRIANGLE POSE 🔺
A powerful standing pose that brings together balance, twist, and breath control.

✨ Key benefits of this pose:
✅ Enhances spinal flexibility and shoulder mobility
✅ Stimulates digestion and internal organs
✅ Deeply stretches hamstrings and hips
✅ Balances the nervous system and sharpens focus

🌀 Though it’s a standing pose, Parivrtta Trikonasana requires mindful awareness:
👉 Rooting both feet firmly on the ground
👉 Twisting the spine with control and grace
👉 Expanding the chest and maintaining steady breath

📖 You can find detailed instructions on how to enter, hold, and exit this pose in Healing Yoga – Maître VIKUDO, pages 382–385.

🧘‍♀️ A transformative posture that helps unlock the body and mind – practice it and feel the shift from within.

💬 Have you tried Parivrtta Trikonasana? Share your experience in the comments 👇

04/07/2025

🔺 BOUND TRIANGLE POSE – STRENGTH, BALANCE & OPENNESS 🔺
Baddha Trikonasana (buh-dhuh tree-koh-nuh-suh-nuh) is not just about flexibility—it’s about inner strength and connection.

🧘‍♀️ In this deeply engaging pose, you will:
✅ Stretch the hamstrings, hips, shoulders, and chest
✅ Strengthen the legs, spine, and abdominal muscles
✅ Improve balance and deepen breath awareness

💥 What makes this pose challenging yet rewarding?
It's the binding – which demands patience, mobility, and calm focus.
The twist enhances spinal flexibility, massages internal organs, and boosts digestion.

📖 Learn how to enter, hold, and refine Baddha Trikonasana on pages 386–389 of the book Healing Yoga – Maître VIKUDO.
Every breath in this pose leads you toward greater mindfulness and mastery.

💬 Have you ever tried a bound variation before? Share your experience below 👇

04/06/2025

🌟 EXTENDED SIDE ANGLE POSE – POWER, BALANCE & FOCUS 🌟
Utthita Parsvakonasana (soo-khuh-suh-nuh) may look dynamic, but do you truly understand the depth of this pose?

🌀 What makes this pose so effective?
✅ A full-body stretch—from heels to fingertips
✅ Strengthens legs, hips, and core
✅ Improves stamina and expands lung capacity

📖 Discover the complete guide to Utthita Parsvakonasana in pages 390-393 of the book Healing Yoga – Maître VIKUDO.

🧘‍♂️ This pose is not only beautiful—it's transformative.

💬 How do you feel after holding this pose for 5 full breaths?
Let us know below 👇

04/05/2025

🔺 DO YOU REALLY UNDERSTAND PARSVOTTANASANA? 🔺

The Pyramid / Intense Side Stretch Pose may seem simple, but are you sure you're doing it correctly? 🤔

💡 Some key questions to consider:
✅ Are you maintaining the right stretch in your hamstrings and calves?
✅ Is your spine lengthening without rounding?
✅ Are your hips truly squared and facing forward?

✨ Benefits of Parsvottanasana:
🔹 Enhances flexibility in the hamstrings, calves, and spine
🔹 Improves balance and mental focus
🔹 Boosts blood circulation and supports digestion

📖 Find the full breakdown in pages 394-397 of the book Healing Yoga - Maître VIKUDO.
📚 Have you tried this pose? Share your experience in the comments!

04/04/2025

🔍 CAN YOU REALLY DISTINGUISH UTTANASANA AND HASTAPADASANA? 🔍

🧘‍♂️ Both are standing forward bend poses, but are you sure you fully understand their differences? If you truly understand Yoga, you must recognize this distinction!

❓ Some questions for you:
👉 When entering the pose, where do you feel the most stretch?
👉 How do the arms function differently in each pose?
👉 How does the spine adjust in each position?
👉 Are you practicing the right pose for your body?

✨ A few hints:
✅ Which pose requires a focus on relaxation and stretching along the posterior chain, with the assistance of the arms?
✅ Which pose requires more involvement of the arms and upper body, creating a deeper stretch?

📖 Have you tried both poses? How do you feel the difference? Share your experience!
📚 This topic is explained in detail on pages 410-411 of Healing Yoga - Maître VIKUDO.

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