The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed our ability to work, travel, and spend time with family members and friends. As we enter the third year of the pandemic, new questions continue to emerge about the virus, its long-term effects, and how we can keep ourselves safe. And yet, one thing has become eminently clear: COVID-19 … Continued

Every body is unique. This can present a challenge to yoga teachers and practitioners, not only in terms of adapting to ability, but also figuring out how to deal with muscle tightness, weakness, over flexibility, and other common asymmetries. In this 6-part course, yoga therapist Shy Sayar addresses key approaches that can help us and … Continued

Can yoga practice predispose you to sacroiliac (SI) joint pain? In her travel and teaching around the world, renowned yoga teacher Donna Farhi has found that SI joint issues are one of the most common complaints that she sees in yoga practitioners. More and more Yoga practitioners (and teachers) are showing up to class with … Continued

Most people are aware that imbalances in the curves of the spine can lead to back issues. A lesser well known fact is that asymmetry in the pelvis equally can be linked to back pain or joint issues. Asymmetries in the pelvis can set up a kinetic chain of compensations in the body, creating a … Continued

The psoas muscle is often talked about as one of the most important muscles in the body, because of its central location and interconnectedness with other parts of the body. The largest hip flexors in the body, the psoas muscles have many other functions which affect our health and well-being in numerous ways. The two … Continued

It is no exaggeration to say that the hip is one of the most important major joints of the body. First, it is the major connecting point for load transfer between the upper and lower body. Second, the hip also plays an important role as a part of the pelvic complex implicated in the diaphragmatic … Continued

We know that yoga can help us stay flexible and relieve musculoskeletal pain. Unfortunately, for those of us who are already tight, starting a standard yoga practice the way it is commonly taught in yoga studios can be a Catch-22: You want to practice yoga to become more flexible, but you can’t practice yoga effectively … Continued

Start at the beginning, right where you are. This six-part course is for those who are new to yoga and for those who teach yoga to beginners. Simple, clear, light, and challenging, these practices build one upon the next. Repetition helps students build muscle memory and confidence. Variations on the Bridge Pose encourage deepening and … Continued

Who is vulnerable to long-term health impacts of COVID-19?  As it turns out, a surprisingly large number of people are vulnerable to the longer term effects of COVID. According to studies, more than one third of COVID survivors experience lingering symptoms 3 – 6 months after being infected, and in some cases, symptoms remain much … Continued

A beginner may be surprised by how challenging and life-giving a half-hour of yoga practice can be. This six-class series is an introduction to yoga, each class with its own theme. Practice Sun Salutations to boost your energy and release tension, standing poses to cultivate focus and strength, balances to find your center, and restorative … Continued