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Dog Pose Tip: Lift Your Fingers to Engage Your Arms
by Eve Johnson
How do you walk your Downward Facing Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana)? I’m tempted to say, “let me count the ways,” but there are so many. Let’s just look at one breed of dog, the group that uses height to get a specific effect. (Yes, you get marks on your hands, but the work in your arms is worth... Read more
4 Ways to Prevent Anxiety with Yoga
by Nina Zolotow, RYT 500, MFA
Yoga practice offers plenty of ways to reduce anxiety—restorative, meditation, certain breathing practices—and there’s lots of information available. I realized lately that for people who tend to have anxiety, preventing anxiety from developing is just as, if not more, important. So here are my... Read more
5 Creative Versions of Camel Pose
by Leah Sugerman, E-RYT 500, YACEP
Camel Pose (Ustrasana) is typically one of those postures that people either love or hate. There doesn’t seem to be much middle ground on this one. But it doesn’t have to be that way! As a deep backbend, Camel Pose can trigger some, but it can feel like a wonderful release for others. But... Read more
Restorative Shoulder Release Pose: All-Over Ease
by Leza Lowitz, M.A.
Restorative Shoulder Release Pose uses gravity to help relieve upper back, neck, and shoulder tension. Lying on the belly, you cross your arms and use the weight of your chin on your arms to release shoulder tension. The pose eases neck and upper back stiffness, gently stretching the spine, sacrum... 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