THERE’S A REASON your yoga teachers say things like, “Eccentrically contract your triceps to slowly lower into Chaturanga,” instead of just, “Contract your triceps.” It’s because there are three different Continue Reading
THE ILIOTIBIAL (IT) BAND may not be top of mind for most yogis. After all, the thick fascial tissue (similar to a tendon) isn’t typically aggravated by yoga alone. But Continue Reading
THE HUMAN BODY IS somewhat of a mad scientist. Case in point: the way our muscles work. Some muscles are easy to consciously access, meaning they take direction from us. Continue Reading
Even if you only have a few minutes, these restorative hip and shoulder openers are the perfect antidote to long drives on your road trip . Stay in each pose Continue Reading
The holidays can leave feeling time poor and overwhelmed. During these tumultuous times we often forget one of our most powerful calming tools – our breath. As you move through Continue Reading
Open your heart Anahatasana, or Melting Heart pose (sometimes referred to as Extended Puppy pose), deeply opens the shoulders, pectoral muscles of the chest, thoracic spine, neck and lower back. Continue Reading
