Improve balance with yoga
When balance is challenged, muscles must engage quickly to counteract external forces. ...
Autonomic Nervous System 2: Restore balance with yoga
This follow-up to understanding the function of the autonomic nervous system offers ways to restore balance to a stressed-out mind and body. ...
Yoga flow sequence sample
This is the peak yoga flow sequence in this month’s classes. It’s preceded by a slow warm-up, to exploring postures that support these movements, and followed by seated stretches and twists....
The appeal of seated cat-cow
The other day I was teaching this seated cat-cow in a yoga class at the gym. There was a woman walking down the corridor past the studio. She stopped to watch us for a bit, then joined in. I love that THIS is what was appealing to her. Not some fancy yoga poses or playful flow sequences. THIS....
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Recently I've been exploring the cause and effects of Sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and postural instability causing pain/discomfort in the long term. Since teaching yoga I've seen many participants suffer with “lower back” or “hip” pain, which upon further investigation has revealed aggravation in the SI joint....