Shoulder Biomechanics, Part 2: The Infraspinatus and Teres Minor Muscles
Welcome to the second of our series on the shoulder joint in yoga. The first article in the series discussed the subscapularis muscle, the main shoulder internal rotator. Now we’re on to the antagonist muscles of the subscapularis, the infraspinatus
Love your Back With This Spine-Focused Yin Yoga Sequence
In our typical day-to-day lives, our spines do a lot, and usually, we aren’t even aware of the amount of stress that we put on these tissues. The spine is an ingeniously designed shock-absorbing structure and a column of strength
A Relaxing Yin Yoga Sequence at the Wall
Yoga at the Wall is a special type of practice that utilizes a wall for support and comfort. And there are few practices better than a high-quality wall yin yoga sequence. Yin yoga is the perfect practice to take to
Upside-Down Yoga: The Many Benefits of Inversions
When you are standing upright, you are subject to gravity. This is probably not a surprise. But what most people don’t think about is that the blood and organs in your body are also subject to gravity. Although our bodies
How to Bend Forward Without Stressing the Spine
When you go to a yoga class and attempt to do a forward bend, you are likely to hear: “Bend from the hips!” What does it mean exactly? And is it really the best way to get there? Our main
Yoga Practitioner Beware: This Common Teaching Cue Can Erode the Stability of Your Sacroiliac Joint!
If you are a yoga teacher or practitioner hoping for healthy joints that last a lifetime, you might want to head straight for the door when you hear that ubiquitous yoga teaching cue to “Square the hips” in wide-stance standing
Yoga Every Day: 9 Tips for Creating a Successful Home Yoga Practice
There are many good reasons to develop a home yoga practice. Yoga practiced infrequently is unlikely to yield long-term benefits, and with a strong home practice, it's much easier to get your regular dose of yoga in - no commute
Your Brain on Yoga: 4 Ways Yoga May Help Mitigate Cognitive Decline
Can yoga help curb the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's? A review of 11 studies offers some encouraging preliminary evidence. The statistics are sobering: After age 65, the risk of Alzheimer’s disease doubles approximately every five years. By age 85,