Downward Facing Dog Pose: How To Practice Safely
A few years ago, I made a rough estimate of how many Down Dogs I’d done throughout my entire yoga career. I started with an average week of practice. I multiplied by months, and then… Continue reading
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Invigorating Yoga Practice: A Prep For Backbends (VIDEO)
If you need a little pick-me-up, look no further. This seven minute video moves you through a yoga flow that’s perfect on it’s own or can be used at the beginning of your… Continue reading
How to Have Healthy Shoulders in Downward Dog
When I’m 85 years old, I want to practice Downward Dog. I want to remain limber, both mentally and physically, as I age. I want to be able to support myself and contribute… Continue reading
All-Purpose Standing Pose Practice (Video)
While I was out in the deserts of Southern Utah last month, I brought along my camera to make a few videos. I’m still in the learning process for doing this out on… Continue reading
Yoga for Legs, Knees & Feet (video)
Enjoy this short practice to open up your lower body. This is great for increasing circulation in your legs and is an awesome way to refresh and stretch out after a run, a… Continue reading
Align Your Hands: 3 Ways to Ease Hand & Wrist Pain in Yoga
I have a secret to tell you. All those cool float and hover maneuvers that are part of Sun Salutations? Can’t do ‘em. Press up handstand? Nope. My hands and wrists are holding me… Continue reading
Sun Salutation B: A Progressive Practice (Video)
Some days my body just isn’t ready to jump straight into Warrior One at the beginning of my asana session. When it feels tight, I need to practice Sun Salutations progressively. Essentially, I… Continue reading
Sun Salutation A: A Progressive Yoga Warm-Up (Video)
As implied by the name, Sun Salutations are fantastic for waking up and meeting ourselves with fresh open-mindedness, just as if greeting a new day. They build heat to get us moving and also help us connect with… Continue reading
Post-Run Yoga Sequence
I’m no ultra runner, nor have I ever trained for a marathon, but I love the great, sweaty, endorphin high I get from a run. My runs aren’t often more than a half an… Continue reading
Head Alignment in Downward Dog
Ask three different teachers how to align your head in Downward Dog and you’ll likely get three different answers. No wonder practitioners everywhere are confused! I believe there is never one “right” answer… Continue reading