Axial Extension for Better Posture- Learning to Lengthen the Torso in Forward Bends

One of the keys to maintaining an upright posture is not just to "stand up straight" or doing reps to strengthen your back extensors and stretches for tight pecs. Fundamentally, improving posture is something that happens from the inside out.

Struggle with Tight Hamstrings? Take This 60 Second Hamstring Test to See How You Stack Up

Struggling with tight hammies? You are not alone. Tight hamstrings affect a surprising number of people - as many as 7 out of 10 by some research estimates. And unless we regularly stretch our hamstrings, the problem only tends to

Do Tight Hamstrings Hamper Your Yoga Practice? Julie Gudmestad Offers Tips for Happy Hamstrings

Making friends with your hamstrings is key to a rewarding yoga practice. But that is easier said than done. Whether you're a beginning or experienced yoga student, chances are that you've faced off with your hamstrings in one way or

Yoga Asana for Hip Mobility, Part 2: Spotlight on Adduction and Abduction

In Part 1 of my hip mobility posts, we took a look at mobilizing the hips in flexion and extension in the sagittal plane. Remember the hips move in several directions. So let’s talk about the next ways that we can

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