Corpse Pose

With years of practice, I have become quite skilled at Corpse Pose.

Revolved Side Angle Posture

Here is an old (2004) photo of myself (Jason Schramm) practicing on a roof top downtown Detroit during the fourth of July fireworks. Not so much demonstrative, as it is cool looking :)
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Eka Pada Koundinyasana

How? Back to basics. Having polished basics is key...Triangles, Side Angles, Warriors, Planks and Push-ups. An advanced technique is a basic one that is mastered.
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Boat Pose / Navasana

Henry Ford said that if you divide a large task into small enough parts it'll get done easily. Apply that same theory to boat pose. Pictured here is a modified boat with the knees bent...in order to work on getting the legs straight, try doing so in small increments over weeks or months of practice.
If you'd like to see a video going over keys to boat check out this link http://www.youtube.com/user/DetroitYoga#p/a/u/0/t8xpZyi_1Go

Side Crane / Parsva Bakasana

Did you know that in the 1930's & 40's about one quarter of the population of Detroit (400,000+ people) were emigrants? Detroit was the place to be!
As for side crane pose...if you'd like to see a video on how to enter the posture check this link http://www.youtube.com/user/DetroitYoga#p/u/4/rK351_v1c38

Crane Pose or Bakasana

How? Some keys to this posture are...
First be able to do some (lots really) push-ups and planks without grunting or wobbling:) Once you've developed some strength...a huge key to crane is tucking the legs and knees in close. See how there is almost no space between my legs and torso as well as the knees up high by my arm pits. This balances the majority of weight right above the hands and the tucking keeps the legs stuck to the arms. Keep breathing! You can check out a video of the entrance here http://www.youtube.com/user/DetroitYoga#p/u/11/ntJUGrT89kU

Down Dog

All of my dogs do this stretch when they get up from a nap. This is an awesome stretching and strengthening yoga posture! Key things to remember = Hands grounded a little wider than the shoulders (balls of the fingers down as well as the palms), Chest presses back only until you have a line from hands to up the hips, Press the legs back behind the knees until straight (may take weeks or months), once legs are straight lengthen from the hips to the heels with the feet hips width apart. So the end result will have a charge or energetic press from the hands up to the hips and over down to the heels. Full name = Downward Facing Dog Posture 0r Adho Mukha Svanasana. I hope this helps you with your yoga practice! ~ Jason

Detroit Yoga (Union)

Here's a Detroit fun fact for ya... Detroit installed the first mile of paved concrete road, just north of the Model T plant, on Woodward Avenue between McNichols and 7 Mile Roads in 1909.
This is actually close to my house...there is a small marker on the side of the right that tells briefly about it. I'm just going to clarify a bit...First mile of concrete road in the world.

Down Dog Detroit

Roof top Down Dog in downtown Detroit. Population 918,849...of which I am one.

Padahastasana

Pada = Foot

Hasta = Hands

Padahastasana = Foot to Hands Posture
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Padangusthasana

Padangustha = Big Toe

Padangusthasana = Big Toe Posture
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Astavakrasana

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Tiger Stadium

The word on the street is that the flag pole will remain and that over 90% of the stadium will be recycled. That's right....90%. Anyway...I happend to be in Corktown last summer and got some pics of half a Tiger Stadium. In with the new, out with the old.
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Wayne County Building

The lovely, Wayne County Building located at 600 Randolph Street in Downtown Detroit was constructed from 1897 to 1902. Currenty the home of Wayne County governement...however the word on the street is that they may move out over a lease dispute. Another vacant building in Detroit as a result of people not being able to get along and behave fairly? And not just any building...this one is a treasure.
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Mbad Bead Museum

Today I spotted this place as I was driving up West Grand Blvd at Grand River. I don't go on this side of town much and had never seen this place before. Apparently it is a store...I'm guessing beads. The sign out back next to the giant sculpture of collected what have you says Mbad bead museum. I didn't get to go inside today...as I assumed that at 7pm on a Sunday they weren't open. But I will definitely be back! The outside of the place looked awesome! You can't see it in the picture but in addition to all of the painting on the walls there are giant shards of mirrors placed in the wall as well. Pretty neat!
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Detroit River Walk

So this marks the beginning or renewal rather, of my excursions in and around the city of Detroit. I'll be photographing people, places, things as well as documenting any actions/reactions with any folk and or wildlife;) Today was pretty uneventful, although I did get pulled over on Woodward just north of Comerica park for not using my turn signal to pull away from the curb. The officer checked me and then let me go, at which point I proceeded to the lovely river walk pictured to the left. Down at the Detroit river walk you will find several fountains, a carousel, fine landscaping with many areas to sit and read, socialize with friends or folks, or just relax and enjoy the amazing view of the Detroit river. Also something quite nice that you don't see around other parts of the city...people biking, skating, jogging, walking, hand holding, smiling, and laughing. I've found this to be true each time I go to the river walk. Like I said, it's lovely...you can't help but smile.
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