Low Back Pain or Sacroiliac Joint Pain? How to Tell the Difference and Why It Matters
How do you tell the difference between low back pain and SI joint pain? Low back pain can have many origins, and knowing what’s causing the issue can be an important first step in relieving it. Indeed, sometimes low back
Chaturanga Dandasana to Upward Facing Dog Pose: Tips For Transitioning With Ease
The linking of Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose), Phalakasana (Plank Pose), Urdva Mukha Svanasana (Upward Facing Dog Pose), and Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing-Dog Pose) is a complex series that flow practitioners do hundreds, if not thousands, of times over
Chillax with These Yummy Supported Yoga Forward Bends
Yoga’s seated forward bends are some of the most common and iconic poses. You can practice forward bends while standing, sitting, or even lying down. Seated forward bends promote the lengthening and relaxing the muscles of the back, hips, and
Prevent Yoga Injuries: Natasha Rizopoulos Video on How to Find Correct Shoulder Alignment in Chaturanga
Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose) is one of yoga's most challenging postures and the most common. Most people lack the arm strength to do Chaturanga properly right off the bat, and alignment issues are all too common. Unfortunately, some of
The Trikonasana Foot and Knee Alignment Secret You Didn’t Learn in Yoga Teacher Training
Your teacher training probably covered Trikonasana foot and knee alignment. You probably learned that weight tends to roll to the outer foot and that you should cue pressing the big toe mound down because a lift of the inner foot
Yoga for the Back: Improving Posture Can Improve Your Long-Term Health
If you want to improve posture, why not make it a fun, pleasant, enjoyable experience? Consider trying corrective posture exercises based on yoga poses and techniques. Studies have shown that yoga exercises help improve bad posture and even reverse hyperkyphosis,
Relaxation, Yogic Breathing and The Vagus Nerve: It's All About the Exhalation
What is the number one thing anyone is told to do in moments of high intensity or stress? Breathe, of course. But do you know why? It’s not a secret that your breath is the most accessible and powerful tool
7 Ways to Create a Sustainable Yoga Practice
In the hustle of daily life, maintaining a consistent yoga practice can sometimes feel like a daunting task. Yet, cultivating a sustainable yoga practice is not only achievable but also essential for long-term physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In this
What Stops You From Going Deeper in Yin Yoga?
When we look at different people from the outside, we recognize our many differences—differences in hair color, eye color, skin color, body shapes, hip sizes, and broadness of the shoulders. We know that each person has a unique fingerprint and
Yoga Research: Is Yoga Helpful for Fertility?
What does the research say about yoga for fertility? This article explores the latest research on the topic and outlines a grounding fertility yoga sequence. How common is infertility? It’s more widespread than you may imagine. According to the Centers for
Yoga Backbends: 6 Keys to Healthy Alignment in Ustrasana (Camel Pose)
Yoga backbends are like a magic trick. If you keep your eyes on the spine, you miss out on what the rest of the body is doing. Seeing a beautiful spinal curve in Camel Pose (Ustrasana) is mesmerizing. However, in
8 Ways to Enjoy Spending Time in Nature
Yoga and Ayurveda teach that well-being is the balanced and dynamic integration of our environment, body, mind, and spirit. Spending time in nature is essential for optimal health, especially now, as we contend with our ever-shifting circumstances. When this balance
Yoga Relieves Neck Pain Review of Research Shows
Chronic neck pain and neck pain-related disability are a major public health problem. In light of escalating rates of opioid addiction, more healthcare providers are prescribing complementary therapies like yoga to patients seeking pain relief. Now, a systematic review and
Yoga Anatomy: Preventative Strategies for Lower Back Strain
In this post, we take a look at one of the leading causes for emergency room visits from yoga—lower back strains—and examine preventative strategies that may help in reducing the risk of this injury while enhancing the benefits of Hatha
Finding Your Yoga Teaching Niche: Building a Unique and Sustainable Career
Do you have a yoga teaching niche? Making yoga a viable career can be challenging, but finding your unique niche can make the endeavor more sustainable and rewarding. This article explores how to identify your specialty, create distinctive class characteristics,