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Postpartum Depression: A Calming Yoga Sequence
New parents may expect the first year of their baby’s life to be filled with joy. But what happens if feelings of exhaustion, frustration, and depression dominate our days? Rather than being a cause of shame... Read more
Prenatal Yoga for the Pelvic Floor
In many ways, pregnancy is an athletic endeavor. For nine months, we train our bodies for the big day: delivering a human into the world. As with any physical challenge, injuries may occur, and often, the... Read more
Postnatal Yoga: Surrendering to Transformation
The morning after returning home from the hospital, I rested on my yoga mat marveling at the transformation that had occurred. After giving birth, I felt as though I had flown off to the moon and landed in a... Read moreFeatured Courses
While millions of Americans suffer from pain in the low back and pelvis, many back and hip issues are actually the result of sacroiliac instability (SI), i.e. an imbalance in the sacroiliac joint, which often goes undiagnosed or is improperly treated. Alarmingly, yoga practitioners appear to...Read more
Hip openers are among the most satisfying and powerful yoga poses. They hold a tremendous potential for transformation; they can help us release deep-seated tension and trauma of the past, which many of us hold locked in the hip area. When practiced correctly, hip openers are a great way to soothe...Read more
Yoga is more popular than ever, but as yoga has become a household word, has it also become a mile wide and an inch deep? Are we missing out on the essence of yoga, even as the practice has become a household word? What can we do to capture the deepest aspects of yoga and integrate these into our...Read more
Most people know the importance of core strengthening for health and long-term well-being, but the pelvic floor is an important group of core muscles, which tend to get ignored. “The torso is like a tote bag for your organs,” says Leslie Howard, a Bay area yoga teacher who conducts workshops...Read more
Keep Moving: 5 Yoga Poses for a Happy Pregnancy
Yesterday afternoon, I met my team of pelvic physical therapists at the office for some photo and video time. Our model? Dr. Kellie, who is about to have her last week with us in the clinic before leaving on... Read more
Prenatal Yoga to Help Prevent Shoulder and Wrist Discomfort
We often hear about achy backs, swollen ankles, and pressure around the pelvis during pregnancy. But what happens when pregnancy causes discomfort around the shoulders and wrists? This article explores the... Read more
Prenatal Yoga: Not a One-Size-Fits-All Practice
Pregnancy doesn’t have to be a time for growing aches and pains. Instead, it can be a time of self-growth and discovery of our bodies’ innate capabilities. As many pregnant people can confirm, prenatal yoga... Read more
Study Indicates Yoga Can Prevent Osteoporosis-Related Bone Loss
Osteoporosis is a tremendous health concern for women over 50, causing more than 700,000 spinal fractures and more than 300,000 hip fractures each year in the United States alone. It is well known that weight-... Read more
Yoga Pose Variations: 4 Ways to Safely Modify Savasana During Pregnancy
Savasana (Relaxation Pose) is an excellent and beneficial way to end any yoga practice. However, it can be even more beneficial and enjoyable to spend a few minutes in Savasana during pregnancy since you may... Read more
How to Eat Healthier and Happier: 10 Basic Principles of Intuitive Eating
Intuitive eating is a philosophy, and evidence-based approach to eating that makes you the expert of your own body, helping you get back in touch with your body’s natural signals around food. Developed by two... Read more