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Fulcrum Blu
Добавлен 27 апр 2020
Welcome to the Fulcrum Blu channel. My name is Rita Knorr and I've been able to practice and enjoy yoga for many years. My love of yoga practice has evolved to teaching. I've had wonderful teachers that have guided me on this path. In 1993, I met a gifted meditation teacher whose teachings have provided guidance in my studies of hatha yoga, meditation, and scriptural study. As my interest in hatha yoga expanded, I participated in numerous trainings by internationally recognized yoga instructors. I'm honored to have such remarkable teachers of meditation and hatha yoga. Their teachings continue to guide my practices and teaching style. As a teacher of hatha yoga since 1997, I’ve conducted progressive classes, sessions for students with special needs, weekend workshops and teacher trainings. Join me in some of the practices on this website and subscribe to this RUclips channel. See you on the mat! A new practice is posted twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday at 3 ET.
Abdominal | Pelvic Floor | Hip Actions in Chair Yoga | Fulcrum Blu
With 2 chairs you can simulate hip flexion and abdominal strengthening poses that are done on the floor.
00:58 Hip flexion wih lower abdominal engagement using 2 chairs
02:02 Lunge with forward bend and hip extension including spinal movement between sides
04:53 High lunge with side body lengthening
06:40 High lunge with back knee bent to stabilize pelvic floor muscles
08:24 Sucirandrasana or figure four with forward bend to second chair followed by support of front leg, back leg extended similar to pigeon pose in floor work
12:40 Dandasana with legs extended, hands to low belly to tune into fullness of breath
13:40 Savasana - resting pose to assimilate the actions of the sequence
Other videos w...
00:58 Hip flexion wih lower abdominal engagement using 2 chairs
02:02 Lunge with forward bend and hip extension including spinal movement between sides
04:53 High lunge with side body lengthening
06:40 High lunge with back knee bent to stabilize pelvic floor muscles
08:24 Sucirandrasana or figure four with forward bend to second chair followed by support of front leg, back leg extended similar to pigeon pose in floor work
12:40 Dandasana with legs extended, hands to low belly to tune into fullness of breath
13:40 Savasana - resting pose to assimilate the actions of the sequence
Other videos w...
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Видео
Abdominal strength in bed or on the mat | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 8612 часов назад
Who knew abdominal strengthening could be so accessible while in bed or in a fully supine yoga practice? These few poses done with regularity will engage and stabilize the frontal core area. 01:08 Supine Leg lift - a supta padangustasana variation with focus on abdominals 04:22 Arms overhead for side body length to discover core stabilization of rectus abdominal 06:34 Supine bakasana with abdom...
7 Directions to move the spine in yoga practice | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 12316 часов назад
Axial elongation (1) extension (2) lateral flexion to the right (3) lateral flexion to the left (4) rotation right (5) rotation left (6) and spinal flexion (7) We do too much forward bending in most yoga practices, and in this practice we prepare the spine first moving in directions that prepare for seated forward bends. Is it 5 or 7? Jason Crandell, a favorite teacher of mine calls it 5 moveme...
Muscle groups for hip flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, & rotation | Fulcrum Blu Yoga
Просмотров 300День назад
Explore the full circumference of muscles that contribute to movement of the hips through poses that affect forward, side and back movements of the hip joint. Yoga teachers will benefit. 00:54 Warm up sun salute with crescent lunge, low lunge, anjaneyasana & downward dog 07:57 Lizard lunge to eka pada raja kapotasana 2 13:05 Crescent lunge with back leg bending to straight 15:26 Balance with li...
Strong inner thighs for balance & stability in hips and knees | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 8214 дней назад
We stretch the inner thighs in lots of yoga poses, yet there aren't that many opportunities to strengthen adductors in practice. Incorporate these moves for gaining strength as you gain flexibility in yoga. 01:18 Hugging blocks or blanket at the upper inner thigh for awareness of adductor strength 01:48 Hug block with knees bent and spinal flexion and extension 02:35 Use palm of hands with cros...
Knees aligned & strong seated in a chair | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 19514 дней назад
Get two chairs to use in this practice to support & strengthen knee movement make poses accessible in both seated and standing modifications. 00:58 Deep knee flexion and achilles stretch seated in chair 02:03 Deeper knee flexion & deeper achilles stretch with a second chair 03:50 Downward dog using support of 2 chairs 05:06 Get strength while lengthening hamstrings 08:09 Seated with wide stance...
Modifications to get you into poses you thought you couldn't do| Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 7421 день назад
Those of us with knee concerns have been avoiding certain poses, but with proper alignment & modifications there are ways to strengthen your knee movements. 01:19 Vajrasana instead of virasana 02:20 Achilles stretch with one leg in vajrasana 04:28 Chair pose with modifications and variations 05:48 Squat 06:38 Warrior 2 08:04 Half Lotus with one leg straight 10:31 Baddha konasana to pigeon Rita'...
Full practice with focus to strong knees| Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 34221 день назад
You have poses that you avoid yet with variations you can strengthen & move toward those poses with no knee rotation & lateral movement. 01:08 Vajrasana 01:43 Seated Achilles stretch followed by downward dog 05:40 Runners lunge to anjaneyasana 10:30 Wide stance foot turnout in chair pose variation to squat 12:05 Parsvottanasana with back leg bent to strengthen the knee muscles 14:43 Knee over a...
Bend knees, engage legs, THEN move toward straight legs | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 15121 день назад
How to straighten your legs in yoga. Protect your knees by building strength in muscles supporting knees then move to straight legs. A mini-workshop to understand how your muscles need to work with resistance especially the knee. 01:01 Engage both quads and hamstring muscles seated with legs forward 01:33 Standing with bent knees come to standing tall then forward fold 03:47 Downward dog using ...
Stability & Strength in standing, seated & supine poses | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 423Месяц назад
We probably never go to yoga class thinking that we are there for the feet, yet for standing, seated, and supine poses, engagement of the feet make such a difference in pelvic actions. If 4 corners of the feet don't make sense to you, think about the 3 points (base of big toe, base of baby toe, and middle of heel) that are more accessible. Once you discover these points you'll find practices wh...
Tips for squats - an essential pose for your practice | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 287Месяц назад
Squats are often referred to as the most beneficial pose for anti-aging. In this video there three easy ways to enable you to go deeper in your practice of squats. 00:22 Calf and achilles stretch in half hero pose 01:55 Anjaneyasana - low lunge with knee forward of ankle & heel touching 03:23 Half sun salutation to incorporate squat Rita's website: fulcrumblu.com/ Anusara yoga website: www.anus...
Active range of motion for hips & shoulders in a chair | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 660Месяц назад
Use this practice to discover how far hip and shoulder joints can move with the engagement of supportive muscles. You will improve joint mobility and prevent muscle contraction. 00:48 Rock forward and back on the sitz bones 01:08 Active ROM - hip flexion lifting right then left leg 01:35 Passive hip flexion to explore ROM of both legs 02:39 Hip Mobility and hamstring stretch - hasta padangustas...
Get strength as you stretch | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 541Месяц назад
Yoga is not only about stretching yoga poses require engaging multiple muscle groups to build strength while simultaneously increasing flexibility. Work with active contraction of the muscles before reaching the full stretch of the pose. Rita's website: fulcrumblu.com/ Anusara yoga website: www.anusarayoga.com/ 01:13 From tadasana bend knees and engage hamstrings before stretching in uttanasana...
Let Go and restore in a slow hip opening practice | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 197Месяц назад
Time to dissolve that clinging, holding on feeling and slow down in the practice with longer holds in hip openers. 00:28 Sukhasana with forward bend & lateral stretch of side body and neck 04:10 Baddha konasana to forward bend 05:03 Puppy dog pose with side body stretch 06:33 Hip opening lunge movement forward, back and side to lizard lunge restorative 13:03 Sphinx for shoulder & upper back ope...
Rise & Shine - a.m. chair yoga to brighten your day| Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 596Месяц назад
Shift your attitude with this morning chair yoga practice. Some hip openers, shoulder work, and postures to lengthen your side body with a lateral stretch and twists. 00:28 Seated cat cow movements of the spine 01:24 Chair downward dog 01:58 Chair lunge to runners stretch 03:25 Side body lengthening through lateral stretches 04:08 Half sun salutations - forward bends and backbends seated in the...
Step by step to full wheel as pinnacle pose for the practice | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 129Месяц назад
Step by step to full wheel as pinnacle pose for the practice | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Little bit of this, little of that for more freedom in your shoulders | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 197Месяц назад
Little bit of this, little of that for more freedom in your shoulders | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Postures on your belly or back that you can do in bed | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 178Месяц назад
Postures on your belly or back that you can do in bed | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Burning the candle at both ends? Wind down with this gentle practice | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 1012 месяца назад
Burning the candle at both ends? Wind down with this gentle practice | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Move so you can again trust your gut | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 722 месяца назад
Move so you can again trust your gut | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Full Body Chair Yoga Practice from toe tips to crown of head | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 3092 месяца назад
Full Body Chair Yoga Practice from toe tips to crown of head | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Movement from wrists to shoulders for tight neck muscles | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 2782 месяца назад
Movement from wrists to shoulders for tight neck muscles | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
4 alternatives for seated meditation | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 1222 месяца назад
4 alternatives for seated meditation | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Access core muscle engagement with these chair yoga moves | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 2052 месяца назад
Access core muscle engagement with these chair yoga moves | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
2 for 1- a shoulder sequence to express gratitude | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 1652 месяца назад
2 for 1- a shoulder sequence to express gratitude | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Time to move on --- an energizing practice to shift your attitude | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 1332 месяца назад
Time to move on an energizing practice to shift your attitude | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
7 movements - back flexibility seated in a chair | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 1792 месяца назад
7 movements - back flexibility seated in a chair | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
When one side feels out of balance, even out your poses | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 1373 месяца назад
When one side feels out of balance, even out your poses | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Organize your practice with a sequence that works | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 1853 месяца назад
Organize your practice with a sequence that works | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Strength in Pelvic Floor Muscles | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
Просмотров 1223 месяца назад
Strength in Pelvic Floor Muscles | Yoga with Rita - Fulcrum Blu
thank you
Very clear instructions, Rita!
Despite my disagreeable toes, especially pinky toes!!, I loved the focus on foundation in this practice 🙏
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Squats feel so good on my back!
Nice to get you on site great teacher rita
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There’s nothing like a full practice to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and feel fully in the “yoga zone.” Great start to my day. Thank you! 🙏💗
Loved the sequencing and especially the theme of this class!! A wonderful way to start my day & the work week. 🙏
Nice yoga session ❤
A great practice to decompress from the work day -loved the sequencing breakdown! 🧘🏼♀️
Love, love, love this practice!! It was perfect after overworking my right side (practicing serves at beginner tennis!) 🙏Namaste
Do a million more spreading toes exercise videos close up showing your soles please you really help me out!
I felt the burn 🔥 on this one!!
I’ll be revisiting this one again and again! 🙏
Great stuff- so needed! Thank you❤❤
your voice is soothing!
That was a very enjoyable practice. Thank you. I have been doing medium chair Yoga and just googled 'Hooks' and enjoyed your practice.
“When life gets lifey, you engage. You get organized.” Loved this practice.🙏
I love this! I shared your video To my friends and clients ❤🎉
I LOVE slow!
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A wonderful re-set after a full work day! 🙏
Loved this practice! 🕉
Class is dismissed!!
Keep up the amazing work ❤❤ It’s amazing... You deserve moro audience ❤❤ you should SEO your videos because due to lack of SEO your videos don't rank on RUclips and don't reach to the target it audience which limits your channel growth. So, you need to SEO your videos. Doing good SEO it will increase your views, likes, comments, and subscribers organically day by day. Thanks
Simple and effective exercise also❤ blessings
Nice practicing class❤❤ good luck
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Looking great! Very nice outfit and yoga!
The exact practice I needed this morning-thank you 🙏
Nice practice ❤❤ good luck
Loved this wonderful Ustrasana practice & the soothing guided savasana!
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I love the theme. Thx Rita!
Good one
These excercises are simle but seem to be very effective Thanks a lot
Great flow. Thanks Rita!
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A fix I keep coming back for! 🙏
Thanks Rita! You’re the best!
You're a great inspiration, great video!
Love came and wrapped me in its arms for sleep. Thank you my dear Rita.
Thanks a lor