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Lizette Pompa

Mexican born yoga teacher that is living in Uppsala, Sweden. Co-founder of Yogateket and Hot Yoga Uppsala. I am passionate about yoga, movement and keeping my mind and body healthy by practicing that.

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Trapezius and Yoga

Trapezius and Yoga

The trapezius is a muscle that works closely with the scapula or shoulder blade. The trapezius consists of three parts, namely:Trapezius Muscles AnatomyThe upper trapezius. The middle trapezius. The lower trapezius.The trapezius is a superficial muscle layer with four sides that is located...
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Hamstrings and Yoga

Hamstrings and Yoga

Hamstring Anatomy and DescriptionBefore looking at the hamstrings and their place in yoga practice, it’s worth considering thigh anatomy and the different muscles that are involved. Hamstrings refer to a group of muscles and their tendons that are located at the back of the upper leg. There...
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Scapula and Yoga

Scapula and Yoga

The scapula is commonly called the shoulder blade and is a flat triangular bone. Together with the clavicle and the sternum, the scapula forms part of the shoulder girdle, which attaches the appendicular skeleton (the limbs) to the axial skeleton (the trunk). The scapula is at the back of the...
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Core and Yoga

Core and Yoga

In hatha yoga, nearly all yoga poses require some engagement in core so you keep the integrity and being safe performing the asana. Some poses require more than others. We recommend practicing core yoga poses in order to progress and always include in practice at some point. In this article...
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