Buddhist stupa pose is a wide high squat that requires focus, balance and flexibility. To practice the pose, the yogi spreads the legs apart with the toes of each foot facing away from each other and then drops into a squat with the thighs parallel to the ground. The hands may be placed in prayer… View Full Term
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Varsha is a registered senior yoga teacher by Yoga Alliance UK. She also has a Masters in Holistic Health Education and Holistic Nutrition as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Physiology, Health, and Ayurveda. She worked internationally in the health and nutrition industry for over a decade. Through the years, her experience in the field of functional nutrition has enabled her to work with clients to reach their health goals through the power of healing foods. She use techniques accustomed to both Eastern and Western health practices.
Varsha runs her own business as a Nutritionist and Yoga Teacher. She is also a writer and speaker. Her specialties include: Health Education, Holistic and Functional Nutrition, Health and Wellness Coaching, Corporate Wellness, Ayurveda, and Hatha Yoga. She lives in Greater London with her husband and two young children.
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