Struggling in balance poses? You might have the wrong mat! How thick should a yoga mat be? For Beginners, knee problems, balance issues and more! Everything you need to know about why you might have mat that isn't suitable for yoga! Too thick vs too Thin? Which is best? If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe to my channel. New videos are uploaded regularly. However, for exclusive longer …
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3 Ways to stop slipping on a yoga mat
Many of my blog posts and videos are inspired by questions and comments from yoga students in my classes. Recently, I had two ladies from my classes at Gold's Gym ask about how to stop slipping on a yoga mat. As always I had a few suggestions because there is never ONE solution to a problem. I also thought that maybe others were dealing with this situation too. So why not make this a blog post? Especially as the holiday season is coming and there are stockings to be filled and bargains to …
How to roll up your yoga mat and keep it clean
So if you do yoga (you know you should), pilates or some other workout that means you use a mat, you'll know that those suckers have a life of their own. They get dirty and they roll awkwardly then won't unroll completely during your yoga practice. If you carry your mat to classes it can be more challenging so I made a handy dandy video tutorial on how to roll up your yoga mat to avoid kinks and keep it clean. Now you might think... Why do I need a tutorial? Well if you are rolling from one …
Youphoria Yoga Mat Review
One of my goals for 2015 was to dive head first into yoga. Not only by seeking more yoga education but also more personal practice, and teaching more classes. Part of yoga is having the right the equipment. I've got my mat(s), bags, straps and blocks but wanted another mat for home practice so I can leave one mat in the car ready for teaching yoga at any time. So I jumped at the chance to review this blue yoga mat by Youphoria. The sent me the mat in exchange for a review and I was …
Gentle somatic yoga hip openers for beginners
Wanting more open hips? Try these gentle somatic yoga hip openers for beginners. This class uses small slow movements to improve mobility and flexibility. Give it a try! If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe to my channel. New videos are uploaded regularly. However, for exclusive longer format videos sign up for my Patreon community. Each month we explore poses, transitions, and trouble …
Yoga for Fun Somatic Twist – Uncovering a New Way of Twisting
So often in yoga we get told to "hold" our pelvis and twist, I say to heck with that and share a fun way to uncover how our bodies naturally twist! This somatic twist class is a goofy way to share that the pelvis CAN and SHOULD move in twisting poses! It may even help avoid back pain in twists! Embrace the fun and come join me on the floor exploring Parivrtta Dandasana! If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, …
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What is somatic yoga and why you should try it!
So quite often I get told that my way of teaching yoga is "different", and my answer is that I teach somatic yoga. This leads to the question "what is somatic yoga?". And that's the question we're going to dive into today and discuss in a nutshell the difference. Learning about using somatics in my yoga practice years ago was a game-changer in my own body and I hope you see and feel the benefits too! If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it …
Somatic Yoga for Lower Back Pain 20-Min Class
This 20-minute somatic yoga for lower back pain class is gentle and ALL on the floor. When using somatics the movements are slow and small. This helps us connect with how our body is moving, and how it feels. Struggling with your lower back, try this class! If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe to my channel. New videos are uploaded regularly. However, for exclusive longer format videos …
Somatic Yoga Stretch for lats and Shoulder
Looking to improve your shoulder mobility? First, you need to discover where your tightness is, and for many, it's the lats. Explore the subtle movement of somatics in this yoga stretch for lats and shoulders. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe to my channel. New videos are uploaded regularly. However, for exclusive longer format videos sign up for my Patreon community. Each month we …