Category: Yoga
Dolphin pose: Common misalignments
There are many ways to make your Dolphin Pose feel more spacious. Some suggestions include bending your toes slightly inward to rotate your hips internally.[more...]
Scorpion Pose: Yoga Poses for Preparation
There are more than 1,750 different species of scorpions. There are many variations to the Vrschikasana or Scorpion pose. The two most common ones start[more...]
Power Yoga Poses for Weight Loss
Is power yoga a good way to lose weight? Yes! Power yoga is a combination of cardio and weight-loss exercises. Yoga is more effective than[more...]
Hero Pose: Its Benefits for the Whole Person
Virasana, or Hero Pose, is a beautiful and unique asana. This posture is perfect for long meditation sessions as it improves posture and increases circulation[more...]
The Wisdom of Yoga Poses
Nature, warriors, and sages inspire the names of yoga poses. Names have powerful messages and symbolism that can be used in daily life. Each pose[more...]
What is the essence of yoga teaching: skill or connection?
As a Virgo and someone who is involved in the training of yoga teachers, I am prone to notice every detail as I attend a[more...]
Yoga to beat June Gloom
The promise of summer is just around the bend, but "June Gloom," which can be a real drag (especially if your springs are cool, foggy,[more...]
Fish Pose Misalignments: Common Misalignments
Matsyasana (or Fish Pose) is a great release for the upper back and neck. This heart-opening posture is challenging because it involves stretching the muscles[more...]
Iyengar yoga flows and how to do them
This title probably raised a few eyebrows. Iyengar Yoga is often described as an intellectual practice that focuses on body alignment. Iyengar Yoga is rarely[more...]
Are You a ‘Yoga Hypocrite’?
This is a confessional, but it's also a plea to practice Yoga with compassion, not judgment, and flexibility, not rigidity. Let me explain. I don't[more...]