Yoga Modifications for Pregnancy: 4 Ways to Safely Modify Savasana
Yoga modifications for pregnancy are important to keep in mind, even for seemingly passive poses like Savasana (Relaxation Pose). This posture is an excellent and beneficial way to end any yoga practice. However, it can be even more beneficial and
Yoga Pose Photos: The Yoga World Has a PR Problem
Yoga pose photos are inescapable in the yoga community. Scroll through a hashtag or two, click on a Pinterest board, or open up a yoga magazine, and you’re sure to be bombarded with images of seemingly impossible shapes. And more
5-Step Yoga Sequencing for Shoulderstand
Leslie Kaminoff makes an excellent point when he speaks about yoga sequencing for Shoulderstand Pose (Sarvangasana): it is not the same as choreography. In choreography, the goal is artistic expression; choices are dictated by elegance and aesthetic appeal. Of course,
Can Yoga Treat IBS Symptoms? Studies Show Yoga May Offer IBS Relief
People who deal with high levels of stress are often plagued by abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea, bloating, and changes in stool appearance. These unpleasant symptoms may be signs of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Stress and psychological disorders may instigate
A Gentle Twisting Yoga Sequence to Just Feel Good
Yoga twists feel so good. They help us to move into constricted positions to then feel the sweet release as we let go. They move our spines in ways that we don’t necessarily utilize in our everyday lives. And they
Yoga Practice at the Wall: 5 Poses to Soothe Your Body and Mind
Practicing supported yoga at the wall is a welcome change when you are living a fast-paced lifestyle. Supported Asana embraces slowing down and can be quite accessible. This relaxing sequence uses a wall, often an underutilized prop. You are welcome
5 Chaturanga Prep Poses That Look Nothing Like Chaturanga
Are you challenged by the Four-Limbed Staff Pose (Chaturanga Dandasana)? It makes a prominent appearance in many yoga classes, so honing your Chaturanga skills will serve your practice well. Here are five exercises you can practice to prepare for or
Teaching Yoga: The Wisdom of Not Knowing
This morning a student asked me what should have been a simple question: What should I be feeling in this position? A minute or so later, I’d given her the best non-answer I could. Why a non-answer? First, I’m not
Take Time to Replenish: 5 Self-Care Strategies for Stressful Times
Over the past 22 years, I’ve read hundreds of books on mind-body health. I’ve spent thousands of hours and thousands of dollars studying with some of the best yoga teachers, happiness educators, and new thought spiritual leaders today. They all
Hip Mobility Exercises: Internal and External Rotation in Yoga
What are the best hip mobility exercises in yoga? To effectively mobilize all the parts of the hips, it's important to understand the basics of internal and external rotation. In this post, we’ll take a look at how we can
Flat Feet Exercises: How Yoga Can Help
What are the best flat feet exercises to rebuild the arches and reduce pain? To understand this, let me introduce you to my friend, Maria. A year ago, Maria sent me an email asking if I could suggest a suitable
3 Steps to Practicing Active Happiness
What is active happiness? The first meaning of active happiness is about the positive impact that being physically active has on our overall well-being. I’ve long been interested in the relationship between physical health and emotional well-being. I went to
Improve Your Agility with Yoga Practice
Agility is the ability to move easily through a series of positions while you stay balanced and in control. Everyday situations that require agility include getting in and out of a car (especially the back seat of a two-door!) and
Yoga for Post-Holiday Stress and Anxiety Relief
It may be the season to be jolly, but the holidays can create a whole lot of stress and anxiety. Fortunately, yoga can be a wonderful way to relieve any leftover holiday stress and ease the nervous system. According to
Words Matter: How to Use Empowering Language as a Yoga Teacher
We’ve all taken yoga classes from teachers who use empowering language, and that makes us feel great. These are the kind of teachers that draw students out of the woodwork and continue to keep them coming back for more and