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How Many Cervical Vertebrae Do You Have?
by Nolan Lee, DC, E-RYT, CES, PES
I recently received an email from a yoga teacher buddy asking how many vertebrae we have in our spines, specifically how many cervical vertebrae. “Is it seven or eight?” This may clear things up. How Many Cervical Vertebrae Do We Have? The easiest way to remember the number of vertebrae in... Read more
Why Sitting Cross-Legged Might Not Be Healthy
by Eve Johnson
In every Original Alignment class, you’ll hear physical cues: relaxed pelvis with weight in the front, ribs down, chin released, weight in the heels, abdominals engaged but not tense. But there’s another layer of teaching, the work's pithy sayings, maxims, and guiding principles. Each one, in fact... Read more
4 Yoga Poses to Build Hip Stability and Balance
by Leah Sugerman, E-RYT 500, YACEP
Falls are a very real issue for so many. As we age, balance declines along with some muscle strength. This terrible combination can create a recipe for disaster, leaving many vulnerable to severe and debilitating falls. But, like most things in physical fitness, we can condition our bodies to be... Read more
Do You Have Joint Hypermobility?
by Sarah St. Pierre
Generalized joint laxity (loose joints throughout the body) is fairly common in between 20 percent and 30 percent of the population. This joint hypermobility can occur without a systemic disease that affects connective tissues, like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or Marfan syndrome. While joint... Read more
