Bo Yoga Instructional Videos

Bo Yoga Swimmer Pose

Bo Yoga Swimmer Warm-up

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Every day, the majority of people find themselves stressed out and feeling overworked. 

Studies show that stress can lead to various ailments, both physical and mental, such as memory impairment, depression, obesity, heart disease, digestive problems, or autoimmune diseases (Legg, Ph.D., CRNP, 2018).

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The state of being stressed compromises our productivity, happiness, presence of mind, and inner peace.

Later on in life, these “unseeable” negative effects manifest physically — externally, and internally.

Thus people are often recommended to find methods (until they come up with a personalized routine) to release stress.

 

 

Bo Yoga can be the answer! We have curated exercises that are meant to relieve the body of tension and stress. Coupled with meditation, Bo Yoga will certainly give you the chance to be more present, positive, and resilient — mentally, spiritually, and physically.

Keep in mind that Bo Yoga places very high importance on warm-ups. A good warm-up can jumpstart the cardiovascular system by increasing blood flow and raising body temperature. Moreover, these can also help reduce the likelihood of muscle soreness after working out.

Here is a good warm-up routine for your shoulders, chest, and back. 

SWIMMER WARM-UP

PREP:

  • Be sure to pick a Bo Yoga Staff size that you are comfortable with. If you are having a hard time with this exercise, we recommend you use a longer Bo Yoga Staff; it will be more flexible and will have a longer reach for your arm.
  • Be in an open area or a spacious room

LET’S BEGIN:

  1. Hang your Bo Yoga Staff over your shoulders behind your neck, with arms hooked on each side. 
  2. Do a rowing motion or a freestyle swimming motion.
  3. After about a minute, do the motion backward.

You can play around with the positioning of the Bo Yoga Staff on your shoulder. Bring it lower to have a different effect on your upper back or a bit higher with your arms closer to the middle to focus more on your shoulders. 

Make use of the Bo Yoga Staff as leverage. Keep your arms relaxed as you go through the rotating motions. As you go through the motions, you are actually pumping the muscles around your lungs and diaphragm which contributes to a better breathing pattern. 

Remember to breathe steadily as you go through this warm-up. Feel each sensation that arises. Slow down as you feel any tension to let your body open up and stretch.

This warm-up is a good way to start up your daily yoga routine as it prepares your upper body for any strenuous positions that you may do later.

Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook for more simple and easy exercises that can help you improve your healthy lifestyle.     

 

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Sitting Too Long Bo Yoga

The counter-pose to sitting.

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Relieve pain and increase your energy naturally.

If you work or study from home with a computer or watch TV everyday you are likely sitting for many hours a day.

When you sit for more than an hour or two, 3 things happen.

  1. Your hips become tight
  2. Your back and neck become hunched
  3. Your breathing gets shallow

These uncomfortable conditions lead to minor annoyances like headaches when you are young, but can lead to longterm problems like chronic pain and permenant disfunction as you age.

“Over 60% of Americans who died from an opioid overdose suffered from chronic pain.”
American Journal of Psychiatry 2017

The negative effects of sitting too long can be quickly reversed if you simply follow these 2 counter-poses to sitting.

A counter pose in yoga, is a pose that complements or balances the previous pose. For instance, after doing a back bend, a good counter pose is a forward bend.

If you are new to yoga, you can use a Bo Yoga Balance Bar to to assist with balance and to make the poses safer.

What are you waiting for?

Go ahead and stand up and try the poses and then share in the comments what you felt.

Vortex Shoulder Strech Bo Yoga

Bo Yoga Vortex Shoulder Stretch

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Starting Position:

Hold the Balance Bar above your head as if you are hanging on it.

Action:

Bring the Bar down to your front and then keeping your hands in 
a loose grip revolve all the way around your body in a circle.

Repeat in the other direction.

Focus Points:

Shoulders, arms, and back. Upper body joints.

Adjustments / Notes:

If it’s uncomfortable to circle your body, separate your hands wider apart and loosen your hand grip.

Time / Repetitions:

30 Seconds each side

Bo Yoga Swimmer Warm Up

Bo Yoga Swimmer Warm Up

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Starting Position:

Same as Eagle.

Action:

Rotate the Bar forward, alternating sides, 
as if you are freestyle swimming. 

Repeat in the opposite direction.

Focus Points:

Spine, shoulders, lungs, upper back.

Time / Repetitions:

1 minute

Eagle Warmup

Bo Yoga Eagle Warm Up

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Bo Yoga Instructional Video for Teachers

Starting Position:

Drape your Balance Bar over your shoulders like a yoke. Then wrap your arms over the top from behind. Your arms should hang loosely and comfortably without pressing too hard on your neck.

Action:

Begin to turn your upper body from side to side, keeping your upper body relaxed.

Focus Points:

Feel the gentle movements in your spine and shoulders.

Adjustments / Notes:

If this posture creates too much tension in your neck, move it down more toward the shoulders.

Time / Repetitions:

1 minute

5 Elements Qi Gong – Preview Video

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5 ELEMENTS QI GONG is a contemporary sequence based upon energy healing practices that date back over 4,000 years.

In Oriental Medicine Theory, the 5 Elements; Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water, all co-exist in nature and in our bodies. When they lose balance we experience sickness, pain and disease.

Through gentle, safe and effective movements, this video will show you how to access the specific meridians (energy channels) and organs associated with each Element to bring your body, mind and energy into perfect balance.

Your teacher Nate Guadagni has been teaching Qi Gong, Taoist yoga and meditation for over thirteen years and is the founder of Bo Yoga®, a rapidly growing health and wellness system.

5 ELEMENTS QI GONG includes:

• Daily Dozen joint warm up routines

• 5 Element Qi Gong Sequence

• Samurai Step and Slow Walking forms

• Balance Assessment

• Bonus video and extra resources

Find the balance, energy and mindfulness that you have been looking for with 5 Elements Qi Gong.

To order your video visit: http://www.BoYoga.com/shop

How to do Tree Pose with a Bo Yoga Balance Bar

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Always falling out of the Tree? Try adding a Balance Bar to your Vriksasana!

Bo Yoga® blends the best of yoga, qi gong and mindful movement using a Balance Bar as a unique prop.

The Bo Yoga Balance Bar is a stable and flexible prop which is used while stretching to improve alignment, leverage and stability and is also used as a balancing tool for lower body exercises making Bo Yoga safer, easier and more effective than traditional methods.

Bo Yoga® is easy to learn and fun to practice, leading to more energy, better balance and greater mindfulness.

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E-Mail: info@boyoga.com

Bo Yoga – Warrior 1 : Virabhadrasana I with a Bo Yoga Staff

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Bo Yoga® blends the best of yoga, qi gong and meditation using a Balance Bar as a unique prop.

The Bo Yoga Balance Bar is a stable and flexible prop which is used while stretching to improve alignment, leverage and stability and is also used as a balancing tool for lower body exercises making Bo Yoga safer, easier and more effective than traditional methods.

Bo Yoga® is easy to learn and fun to practice, leading to more energy, better balance and greater mindfulness.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boyogatraining

E-Mail: info@boyoga.com

What is a Bo Yoga Balance Bar?

What is a Bo Yoga Balance Bar? 1280 800 Nate Guadagni

The Bo Yoga Balance Bar (or Yoga Staff) is the essential prop that we use for Bo Yoga® .

It has several features which make it perfect for Bo Yoga® while other traditional bo staffs (used for martial arts) will not work.

The Balance Bar supports your yoga practice with:

– Leverage and control to your stretches for safe and effective alignment.
– Rotational movements to increase mobility and decrease pain in your joints.
– Stability and support for challenging balancing postures.
– Foam rolling for fascia and muscle tension release

The Balance Bar unique features:
– Traction tips for secure contact with the floor
– Padding for comfort around the neck and shoulders
– Strong core for stability
– Flexibility to bend to your needs
– Lightweight for easy transport

The Balance Bar comes in 3 standard sizes:

4ft : For use in smaller areas or people less than 5 feet tall.
5ft : For average sized areas and people of average height.
6ft : For large areas, people about 6 ft tall or for those with stiff arms and shoulders.

Bo Yoga Balance Bars can be ordered at:

https://www.boyoga.com/shop

Shipping is available anywhere within the USA.

Spin Combinations for Wrists, Elbows and Shoulder Pain Relief

Spin Combinations for Wrists, Elbows and Shoulder Pain Relief 1280 800 Nate Guadagni

If you have mastered the basic spins, you are ready for combinations! Try to mix the exercises together to improve your wrist, elbow and shoulders.

Bo Yoga blends the best of yoga, qi gong and meditation using a Balance Bar as a unique prop. The Bo Yoga Balance Bar is a stable and flexible prop which is used while stretching to improve alignment, leverage and stability and is also used as a balancing tool for lower body exercises making Bo Yoga safer, easier and more effective than traditional methods.

Bo Yoga is easy to learn and fun to practice and the benefits are life changing and long lasting, leading to better health, more energy and a higher quality of life.

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