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Yoga’s Aparigraha: A Sustainable Intention for 2021
by Kristine Kaoverii Weber, MA, C-IAYT, eRYT500, YACEP
Some say that 2020 was the year of removing the veils of illusion, but I think it was more like ripping off Band-Aids. Today, all over the internet, folks are saying “good riddance” to 2020—like somehow we can start fresh and things will go back to “normal.” But let’s remember that what those of... Read more
Yoga Anatomy: 5 Quick Shoulder Anatomy Tips for Yoga Teachers
by Karen Fabian, E-RYT, CPT
Regardless of the style of yoga you’re teaching, there is no doubt you’re working with the shoulders a great deal. Even in a purely restorative practice, there are a few Downward Facing Dog Poses (Adho Mukha Svanasana) or maybe a Thread the Needle Pose (Parsva Balasana), both of which affect the... Read more
Relieve Back Pain With These 6 Yoga Poses
by Leah Sugerman, E-RYT 500, YACEP
If you haven’t been affected by back pain, you’re one of the lucky few. In our modern world, most people have suffered from back pain at some point in their lives. It’s estimated that up to an astounding 80 percent of adults will experience at least one episode of back pain at some point in their... Read more
5-Minute Yoga Challenge: How to Practice Half a Headstand
by Eve Johnson
No pose energizes, focuses thought, and breaks us out of dull, listless moods as effectively as Headstand Pose (Salamba Sirsasana). But Headstand isn’t a pose for beginners. So this week’s five-minute yoga challenge is to do five minutes in a Headstand preparation every day. Headstand is one of... Read more
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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