Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)
Cat-Cow Pose is a very common sequence in yoga classes. It is almost as ubiquitous as Downward Facing Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana). There is good reason for this. Benefits of Cat-Cow (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana) Despite its somewhat simplistic name, Cat-Cow, we
2 Restorative Yoga Poses to Calm Your Body and Mind
The following two restorative yoga poses can be used at home anytime you feel anxious or stressed. They help calm body and mind and settle the entire nervous system. Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose (Viparita Karani) This pose will increase the blood supply
Yoga Teaching & Practice: Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose) - Tutorial Yoga Video
Every yoga pose is challenging in its own way, and Parivrrta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose) is no exception. There are so many points of action and alignment to think about. But they all come together to create a truly beautiful
Yoga Teachers: Are You Practicing With Your Students?
As a yoga teacher, I’m constantly looking for more tools to add to my teaching repertoire, because each student learns differently. Cues, visual demonstrations, and prop setups aren’t universal. Visual demonstrations, which can come in the form of demos or
Feeling Stressed? Warrior Poses Unleash Your Inner Strength
Our modern lives can often feel hectic and stressful. Unexpected challenges and changes can stir up feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. Yoga can help us to find stability in frenzied times by allowing us to access and develop our internal
Study: Yoga Can Help Foster Greater Mind-Body Integration - The Four Stages of Body Awareness
Your body is speaking – are you listening? For the most part, we ignore subtle signs from our body. We eat more of that delicious ice cream than our body tells us we should, we don’t go to bed when
To Twist or Not to Twist? Yoga for Osteoporosis
Yoga U presenter Dr. Loren Fishman was featured in a series of blog posts in the Booming section of the New York Times. Dr. Fishman responded to questions from the 50+ crowd interested in starting yoga, but who were unsure
Building Core Strength with Staff Pose
Staff Pose (Dandasana) is a great core-strengthening seated yoga pose, which, for the most part, doesn’t get the billing it deserves. In this article, you'll learn about: Benefits of Dandasana How to Practice Dandasana Common Alignment Issues Teaching Yoga to
Nyasas: Turn Your Body into a Temple
Mudras are specific hand gestures that have symbolic, energetic, and healing qualities. Most mudras are static gestures. But you can also make them dynamic when the actual act of moving into a mudra is infused with symbolism. How to Practice Yoga’s
Tom Myers: Change the Body to Change the Mind - Fascia, Yoga and the Medicine of the Future
The medicine of the future will have to focus on healing the epidemic of lifestyle-related diseases by changing behavior, says Tom Myers, author of Anatomy Trains in this interview. Yoga, bodywork and other therapies that tap into the transformative potential of
Finding Your Way to Seated Compass Pose (Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana)
Seated Compass Pose (Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana) is a simultaneously grounding and expansive yoga posture. Also called Sundial Pose (Parivrtta = revolved, Surya = sun, Yantra = instrument) this asana confers powerful energetic effects. Rich in symbolism, the pose uses the body as an instrument
Working with the Fascial Network: The Art of Self-Myofascial Release
Self-myofascial release is a technique that has been around for more than 50 years, but it has recently come to prominence in large part due to the growing recognition of the importance of the fascia - the connective tissue of
The 3 Keys to Keeping the Fascia Hydrated with Tom Myers (Plus Video!)
The aging of the fascia is a key factor in many age-related changes that happen as we get older, says Anatomy Trains author Tom Myers. It is commonly known that hydration is critical to the youthfulness and suppleness of fascia,
A Stitch in Time: Unlocking Your Aging Superpowers Through Yoga
The old adage "a stitch in time saves nine" takes on profound new meaning when we consider new research on the remarkable self-regenerating capacity of the human body. Particularly when it comes to aging, emerging research reveals that we have
Stretch and Strengthen: Yoga for Pelvic Floor Health
The best yoga poses for the pelvic floor actually depend upon what your pelvic floor needs. Sure, a strong pelvic floor is essential for many reasons, but did you know you need to be able to relax the pelvic floor