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Graceful Yoga Flow: 3 Tips for Smoother Transitions
by Kathryn Boland, RCYT, R-DMT
When much of the general public think of yoga, they think of “static” poses. In yoga communities, skilled instructors will guide students in honing subtle nuances of movement within poses. Yet modern asana practice, in contrast, often involves a lot of movement. Even so, there’s sometimes a lack of... Read more
Hyperextended Elbows: Here’s a Tip for Correcting Hyperextension
by Ray Long, MD, FRCSC
Aligning the bones accesses their inherent strength so that yoga poses ultimately require less muscular effort to maintain. For example, in a recent post, we gave a tip on using the big toes to correct the tendency for the pelvis to drift back in standing forward bends and one-legged... Read more
Is Sitting Causing You Back Pain? 6 Harmful Posture Mistakes to Avoid
by Dr. RJ Burr
According to a study published in 2013 by the Mayo Clinic, back pain is the third most common cause of doctor visits in the United States. And according to American Family Physician, only 25 to 30 percent of people seek treatment for their back pain. So if you’re experiencing... Read more
Let it Go: The Gateway to Serenity in Yoga Practice
by Olga Kabel
“I just wanted to stay there forever—this pause feels so comfortable and peaceful,” said one of my students after a yoga practice designed around Patanjali’s yoga sutra 1.34: “The mind attains serenity through prolonged Exhalation and Suspension of breath.” Whenever we choose to emphasize... Read more
