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Firefly Pose & Herbs and Spices
One inspiring cue: Spread your shoulder blades away from each other as your hands push into the ground. Why? The pose requires flexion of the spine and lifting away from the earth. The cue to widen or spread your shoulder blades away from each other will enhance...
More on Upward-Facing Dog and Osteoporosis Facts
One inspiring cue: While in your Upward-Facing Dog, dial your hands open as you isometrically drag them towards the back of your mat. Why? This action helps to open the chest and engage your posterior chain muscles. I love this cue for Cobra pose too!!...
Upward Facing Dog and Natto
One inspiring cue: Lift through the lower part of your sternum as you come into your Upward-Facing Dog. I like to think of an elevator (lower sternum/xiphoid process) going up. Try visualizing your xiphoid process and lifting from there. Why? There's something (at...
Sun Salutations and Sleep
Have you ever asked yourself why you practice Sun Salutations at the beginning of every class? Most of us know they are used to warm the body and move the spine into flexion and extension, but a deeper meaning may help you elevate the mental part of your practice. I...
Make your Tree Pose More Spacious with This Simple Cue and Managing Stress
While in Tree pose standing on your left leg with your right knee bent, squeeze your right gluteal muscle. Why? One of the many actions of your gluteal muscles is external rotation. If you're looking to gain a little more openness in the bent leg, squeezing your...
Tree Pose and the Importance of Eating a Colorful Diet
One inspiring cue: When coming into Tree pose, place your foot on the inside of your knee and lightly press your foot and knee into each other. Yes, I know some of you are shocked! I hear instructors in almost every class say not to put your foot on the inside of...
Get Hip on Twists…Stop Being So Square!
In this post find out why being square may not be so hip when it comes to twists. If you want the quick and easy version, scroll down to the end to watch a video for a better understanding of where the SI joint is and what it means to let the pelvis rotate. While...
How A Few Changes in Chaturanga Can Impact Your Yoga Practice
FINALLY, THE “BEST” WAY TO PRACTICE CHATURANGA ACCORDING TO THE MOST WELL KNOWN AND RESPECTED INSTRUCTORS. All right, I’ll let the cat out of the bag in my first sentence. There is no “best” way to practice Chaturanga. I will take you on a yoga journey in this blog...
Do you ever have back pain? Gain more knowledge in forward folds.
Yoga has been an important part of my life for nearly 25 years. One of the reasons I am so passionate about teaching Yoga is that with proper training and supervision, it can help keep you healthy at nearly every stage of your life. Of course, Yoga does not make one...