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. 

You’ve never set foot in a yoga class…and you aren’t sure what to expect? Well, I thought I’d give you the low-down before you get there. Here are the bare essentials that you need to know:

1. Try not to eat within 2 hrs of class. I seriously hear a lot of people worried about embarrassing bodily f...