3004, 2023

Round and Round We Go!

Turns out you can Hoola without the Hoop!  Fusion Yoga Teacher Natalie demonstrates circumduction.Our final of the Super Six Spinal Movements, Circumduction! I recently learned that this is actually a 6th one last year during my Costa Rica Advanced 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training. Most yoga schools teach only 5 spinal movements which we have covered: Axial Extension/Lengthening, Lateral/Side Bends, Axial Rotation/Twists, Flexion/Folds and Backbends.  Circumductions, Bharmanasana in Sanskrit, creates rotation of our entire spine in

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2304, 2023

When Backwards is Good!

Common Backbend Poses as demonstrated by our most recent Fusion Yoga Teacher Graduates, descriptions below. Embrace the Backbend for good spinal health! Backbends are energizing, hip, chest and heart openers, increase oxygen to the body, strengthen our back body, and help us focus. They are great counterposes for our Forward Bends/Flexion Spinal Movement which compress the frontal spine, as backbends compress the back side of the vertebrae. But, all Backbends must

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1604, 2023

Go Forward!

Common Forward Fold Poses as demonstrated by our most recent Fusion Yoga Teacher Graduates, descriptions below. Go Forward! Typically practiced in a Fusion yoga class, Forward Bends/Flexion  are one of the most recognized of our Super Six Spinal Movements. However, they must be done properly to get the most benefit while preventing injury. When we mindfully bend forward we open up the back of the spine, while backbends open the front

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0904, 2023

Grow Up to Go Sideways

We bend so we won’t break. Sometimes it is ok and beneficial to move our upper body sideways with intention. Lateral Flexion or Side Bend is one of our 6 Spinal Movements to improve flexibility, strengthen our obliques (large side core muscles), and open up the ribcage to expand the lungs for deeper breathing.They are a must for me every morning to loosen up to move more freely, and refresh my body of tightness after

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0204, 2023

Celebrating Nine, Listen for the Music

It is with great pleasure, honor and pride we celebrate, Fusion turns NINE!!!  Our milestone is not by luck, but a formula with clear intention and actions to offer you a special sanctuary filled with amazing and unique practitioners. Our supportive community has been our icing on the cake.The years haven’t been easy, it is true. But that’s why we are meant to be here, for you, and us. To

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