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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Yoga literally changes the structure of your brain. It alters your brain chemistry and it changes the way the thought patterns are processed. And it’s been measured.

A regular yoga practice can improve physical, mental, and emotional balance. Physically, the poses bring more strength...

I hear this question a lot. In general my opinion and my answer is “as often as possible, but a little is better than none”. It’s like any other form of exercise or sport…the more you do it, the better you get or the more progress you will see. But for some reason people...

This one is inspired by a conversation I had recently with a friend and fellow teacher. And one of the things that I see often, is that new yoga teachers feel that since they are ‘new’ to teaching yoga, they should teach beginners. The irony of the situation is that teaching beginners...