You are by far the best teacher on the internet. You understand the body, and you are crystal clear. You have a great gift!
G. Marulloi
If you have Back Pain or tension, twists can be a powerful tool to help release tight muscles in your back. The twist we are going to explore in this post is pretty deep, so if you are currently in acute pain, you may want to skip this one and practice twisted reclined deer pose instead, which you can find here. Read More “Back Pain – Twist it Out”
Update:
I no longer end my classes by saying Namaste. For me, it crosses the line from cultural appreciation to cultural appropriation more on that here.
I now ask my students to “bow their head in humility to the wisdom within own heart” and then with my hands in the same gesture (palms together at the heart ) I say “thank you for sharing your practice”
Saying ‘Namaste’ with hands and palms touching each other at the center of our hearts is sort of a staple in Yoga classes. Read More “What Does Namaste Mean?”
This particular pose was one of my most requested videos! Little bridge is another pose that can be done either as a Yang pose to strengthen the body and create energy, or a Yin pose using a block for support so that you can hold the pose longer.
Many of my students love this pose and have found it very helpful for relieving lower back pain. Read More “Supported Little Bridge Pose”
I have experienced chronic neck pain on and off for years, and because of that, I have learned the hard way what works for me and what doesn’t.
Sometimes, when we are experiencing neck pain, our tendency can be to do really big neck stretches (I know I’ve been guilty of this), like somehow if we can really get into it it will go away. Read More “Neck Pain – A Gentle Release”
Lower Back Pain is unfortunately pretty common. It can be challenging to find gentle yet effective poses to help relieve lower back pain without causing a flare up.
This lying twist is one of my favorites for times when my lower back is feeling tender or vulnerable.
If you deal with chronic back pain, it’s important that you only move within a range of motion that feels safe to you and won’t make you sore tomorrow. Read More “Lower Back Pain – Get Relief”
In this post, I’m going to discuss Yin Yoga in a broad sense like an overview for those who are new to Yin Yoga. If you’re looking for Yin Yoga practice guidelines you can check out this post.
Yin Yoga has been quietly gaining popularity over the last decade or so, but there still seems to be some confusion as to what Yin Yoga actually is. Read More “Yin Is The New Black”
Lion’s breath, or Simhasana in Sanskrit, is a great breath for relieving stress and releasing negativity. It’s great for ‘clearing the air’ or helping you speak your truth.
When I first practised Lion’s breath, I felt a bit silly in the beginning, but once I experienced the power and release of this breath, I was a big fan! Read More “Lions Breath aka The Stress Buster Breath”
In a previous post (what does Yoga actually mean), I discussed the root of the word Yoga and how often we use the word Yoga when we actually mean Asana.
If you’re new to Yoga and have heard the term ‘Asana’, you may have thought they were talking about your butt. Read More “Yoga Words – What Does Asana Mean?”
I’m a rock n roll, smoking, martini drinking, latte-obsessed Hairstylist… or, at least, I used to be…
When you think of a ‘Yoga teacher’, I’m not likely the image that comes to mind. So, how did a rebellious, tattooed, heavy metal lover become a Yoga Teacher?
Allow me to explain:
In 1998, a co-worker suggested that we all register for a Monday morning Yoga class together. Read More “The Unlikely Yogi – How I Became a Yoga Teacher”
Growing up with a single working Mom meant that crockpot meals were huge in my home. I’m not a huge fan of cooking, truth be told. So, while I rarely have the patience for preparing elaborate meals from scratch, I do Rock My Crock Pot on a regular basis. Read More “Rock’n – Red Lentil Soup”
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