Is It Sports Versus Yoga?
If you’ve only got a limited amount of free time to work out, you might find that you’re choosing between yoga class and a run outside. How to fit more
If you’ve only got a limited amount of free time to work out, you might find that you’re choosing between yoga class and a run outside. How to fit more
Recently, a student asked me about breathing in yoga and mentioned that he couldn’t seem to sync with the breath flow set in classes. Instead his breaths were shorter than
This article provides useful tips for beginners and seasoned yogis alike about how you can prepare your body for yoga arm balances. Read more here.
Binds physically deepen the pose and its effects, encouraging you to make self-adjustments. Here are some tips for how to bind in yoga poses.
Hip opening yoga poses can make it very easy to hurt yourself. Here are some tips to keep yourself safe and avoid pain in these postures.
Many experience pain in the wrist during Downward-Facing Dog. These solid anatomy and alignment tips help take the weight off the wrist joints in this pose.
Being a Vinyasa Flow teacher and practitioner I’ve witnessed all manner of reactions to the suggestion to use blocks, straps or other props in class. Unlike other yoga styles, props
When I started my yoga practice, my feet ached after every class. And wide-legged poses like Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana II), Extended Triangle (Utthita Trikonasana) or Wide-Legged Forward Bend (Prasarita Padottanasana)
There is a fine line between love and hate in life and in yoga. On our yoga mat, we encounter poses that we love as well as poses that we,
Here’s something that’ll help you power through your least favorite yoga poses, instead of finding ways to avoid them.
It can be extremely tempting to practice yoga when you’re sick, especially if you don’t want to lose a day off the mat. But should you? Find out here!
If you’re looking to go to your first yoga class, keep these things in mind. It’s ok to be a beginner, and most of all, have fun with it!
With holiday preparations and year-end deadlines looming, anyone feeling just a wee bit stressed? Even practicing yogis can feel it! The breath is a direct indicator of our well-being, and
Someone Say Wild Card Yoga? As a yoga teacher, I’ve noticed the days after Thanksgiving often bring in more masses to yoga studios. It’s enough to make me suspect that
When I choose a yoga mat, I like to look for the most practical attributes like what is it made out of, how does it feel under my hands, feet,
Ujjayi pranayama breathing can be a bit tricky, but this detailed guide should give you a good idea of how to do it correctly and effectively.
For many years, backbends were my nemesis. I just couldn’t get comfortable once I was in them. Never mind actually paying attention to the teacher’s instructions while in the pose.
Yoga twists improve circulation and build up warmth while cleansing the body of toxins, a winning combo. Learn all about them here!
Maybe it’s the time of year with Halloween and the Day of the Dead upon us, but I thought this might be a convenient time to share a little love
Did you know that all yoga is actually core training? Some poses are more effective then others. Here five of the best yoga core poses!