Yoga often begins as a physical practice, but the longer you commit, the more you realize: yoga is about so much more than flexibility or strength. It’s a path that awakens subtle energy, expands awareness, and transforms you on every level of your being.

This teaching builds on the four foun...

Most people come to yoga looking for strength, flexibility, or stress relief. But one of the most powerful, and often overlooked, benefits is proprioception. It’s a subtle skill that develops naturally over time, and once you unlock it, your yoga practice (and even daily life) feels completely...

Practicing yoga at home is convenient, you can roll out your mat anytime, with no commute and no schedule. But if you’ve ever felt distracted by screens, chores, or even pets during practice, you know it comes with challenges too.

The good news? With a few simple shifts, your home yoga practi...

When you’re just starting yoga, it’s easy to think the most important part is how the poses look. But the truth is, yoga begins with the breath. Mastering the way you breathe can transform your entire practice, helping you stay present, calm, and connected, no matter what pose you’re in.

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When most people step onto a yoga mat for the first time, they focus on one thing: the pose. Am I doing it right? Do I look like the teacher? Am I flexible enough?
But here’s the truth: the biggest mistake beginners make in yoga has nothing to do with how you look in the posture. It has everyt...

The Power of Balance: Exploring Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana)

In the ancient science of yoga, the breath is more than just a biological function; it's a bridge between body, mind, and spirit. One powerful technique rooted in this wisdom is Alternate Nostril Breathing, or Nadi Sh...

Yoga nidra is one of my favorite practices in yoga. Not just because I love to sleep (well, maybe...) but because it is easy to get into for beginners, and it's fun exploring the different states of consciousness. Not only that...but there are many health benefits that come from the practice. 

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Anyone that has been required to sit in a chair for an extended period of time (more than 45 minutes) is putting strain on the sacrum, sacroilliac (SI) joints, and lumbar. So many things start to happen when we sit for too long. So many things. 

To start, let me just say... the human body is incred...

If you have gone through a yoga practice, only to find out part way through that your wrists are killing you ...you're not alone. While the majority of practitioners do not have issues with their wrists...some will, and it's frustrating because it limits your ability to participate in quite a few of...

Forearm stand, or pincha mayurasana, is a great pose for beginners to experiment with an intermediate level inversion. I would say there are 3 basic levels of ability and progressive techniques to get into the full pose unassisted. 

Forearm Stand is Accessible for Beginners

I really think that the...

Here is a nice overview on how to do safely do shoulder stand in yoga. I walk you through two different ways you can modify the pose. If you're mostly practicing yoga at home, you should definitely take the time to understand the mechanics and develop a little bit of insight for your own practice. 

While we’re all spending more time in our homes these days, it may seem as though all of your day-to-day activities are in one place. From home office, to home gym or at home yoga, there’s lots of ways to maximize your small space to fit your interests. If you’re looking for a way to bring more peac...