Although many of us likely sat on the floor a lot as kids, as adults we often don’t keep this habit up. Sadly sitting in chairs (which starts as early as grade one) begins the downward spiral that ends up in tight hips and weak backs which can make sitting on the floor difficult. Read More “How To Sit for Meditation (comfortably)”
Many of us have tight hips. In fact, one of the most common requests I get in my Yin Yoga classes is for poses to help with tight hips. This tightness in our hips is often caused by the amount of time we spend sitting in chairs. Read More “Yin Yoga For Tight Hips”
If you are new to the practice of Yin Yoga. I recommend starting with my post, Yin Yoga For Beginners.
This is an intermediate practice so previous Yin Yoga experience is recommended.
Most of us spend a fair bit of time seated and unaware of our posture. Read More “Yin Yoga For An Open Heart (a practice video)”
If you like me are more of a night owl than a morning person, I get it!
Even as a child, I never bounced out of bed before 10 a.m. I have always been a sleepyhead. It’s always been a moan and a groan while pushing snooze to go back to my dream state. Read More “Yoga For Sleepyheads (with video practice)”
Spring Is Hands Down My Absolute Favorite Time Of Year!
From a Chinese Medicine Perspective, Spring has These Qualities:
The Element of wood
The associated organs are the Liver and Gallbladder
It’s the time of year for cleaning, clearing and, purging
Clarity of vision/goals
A sense of direction and purpose
Harmony and the smooth flow of Qi
After resting in the winter and water element, the energy of the wood element bursts forward. Read More “Yin Yoga For Spring- With Practice Video”