I see this all the time. I say lift your right leg up, step your foot between your hands, and then a student’s foot lands somewhere halfway up their mat, their hip is jacked up in the air, their heel is off the ground, and they look unsure and uncomfortable in the lunge position. I’llContinue reading “How To Step Your Foot in Between Your Hands From Downward Facing Dog”
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How Moving Differently Can Help You Feel Better
Other than maybe the bit of walking to and from work, how have you moved today? Yesterday I joined a gym. I haven’t consistently been going to the gym in months, and to be totally honest, my back has been killing me. Yes, yoga does help my back at times, but I’ve found the thingContinue reading “How Moving Differently Can Help You Feel Better”
Yoga Break to Help With Sitting at Work
When you sit at work, are you sitting up straight or are you rounding your upper back? What about during your commute? What about when you’re reading or texting or sitting on the couch watching tv? I catch myself doing this a lot, and I end up with upper back pain. Click the link belowContinue reading “Yoga Break to Help With Sitting at Work”
Hip Stretch to Combat Tight Hips From Sitting at Work
Sitting all day got tight hips? Or maybe you stand all day at work and it leaves your hips tight and back achy? Try this video below and let me know if it relieves some of your aches and pains. If you’re at work and can’t do this with the sound on – don’t fretContinue reading “Hip Stretch to Combat Tight Hips From Sitting at Work”
Wrist Pain in Yoga and Plank Pose and How to Fix It
One of the most common issues I hear in yoga is that people have wrist pain in poses like plank pose and chaturanga. I’m obviously not a PT or a doctor, and you should absolutely go get it checked out if this is something bothering you. That being said, there are a few things weContinue reading “Wrist Pain in Yoga and Plank Pose and How to Fix It”
5 Tips to Nail Your Crow Pose
Crow is one of the quintessential yoga poses that most people are eager to nail. But what I often see as a teacher is that people are so excited to get the pose that they make a few mistakes along the way that can be easily fixed. SO here are my 5 tips to nailContinue reading “5 Tips to Nail Your Crow Pose”
4 Downward Facing Dog Alternatives
Have you ever been in a yoga class and just wasn’t in the mood for any more downward facing dogs? Or maybe you have a shoulder injury that makes downdog feel not so great? Yeah – me too! Here are my favorite downward facing dog alternatives to offer during a vinyasa sequence. Before I shareContinue reading “4 Downward Facing Dog Alternatives”
4 Yoga Myths & Yoga Truths
Have you ever heard any of these cues or statements about yoga and how it can benefit you? If so, you may be hearing a few yoga myths that permeate the yoga world. Keep reading to find out 4 yoga myths and the reasons why these are myths and not truths. Yoga Myth #1: YourContinue reading “4 Yoga Myths & Yoga Truths”