Where you're new to yoga or have some experience, welcome to the Yoga For Beginners series where I discuss the poses, technique, breath, and benefits. I decided to begin this series for many reasons, but mostly because I keep seeing the same things crop up time and time again. So I figure that I'd begin a series of yoga pose basics. In this post I want to discus how to do Cat Cow pose. Part of a warm up movement in yoga that often gets overlooked. How to Yoga Basics Video If you're an …
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5 tips for downward facing dog
My yoga mentor says, with a touch of humor and sass, that "it's not a real class until you do downward facing dog". Funny, and somewhat true, because downward facing dog is THE iconic yoga pose people know. Even if they know absolutely nothing else about yoga. It's sad then that it gets severely butchered by so many. So let's look at how to do the pose, followed by 5 tips for downward facing dog. How to perform downward facing dog Start on hands and knees. Draw the navel to the spine, …
12 benefits of yoga
This post is sponsored by Mambo Sprouts and prAna. Over the last 25 years I've tried just about every fitness trend thats come out. Heck I've taught most of them too. However the one staple that always remained in my program no matter whether my program involved weights, running or rebounding was yoga. Yoga just makes me feel good. Even bad yoga is good yoga. I walk out of every class feeling taller, and my joints feel like I took oil to a squeaky hinge. There are so many other benefits of yoga …
Supporting wrists in downward dog – Quick Fixes for pain relief
Does downward facing dog hurt your wrists? Have issues putting your hands flat on the floor? You aren't alone! While tutorials tell you what's right for the average person, one size doesn't fit all when it comes to technique. Especially if you have existing issues in the hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder. Take a few minutes and explore some different ways for supporting wrists in downward dog to find more comfort in the pose. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video …
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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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Reclined Pigeon Pose for Beginners – 15 Minute Floor Yoga Laying Down
This month for my Patrons we worked on standing pigeon pose. A challenging balance pose! But for our warm-up we did 15-minute floor yoga routine, that included reclined pigeon pose. This short class is based on that warm-up. These poses are all on the floor laying down. Perfect for beginners, or on those days when you just need less and more rest! 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 …
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20-Min Tiger Pose Yoga Flow For Beginners
It's Chinese New Year and it's the year of the tiger. So embrace your inner tiger with this 20-min yoga class exploring Tiger Pose. It's a fun pose, and can be challenging for many beginners so we'll warm up and experience the pose gradually. 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 …
Office chair yoga for lower back pain 10 min class
During the pandemic, I spent a lot of time creating online content. Including videos, blog posts, coloring pages, and other printables. This means more time spent on the computer writing, editing videos, and creating in Inkscape. As such my back gets a little 'tweaky'. So I figured I'd share this quick office chair yoga for lower back pain routine I do to offset all the sitting. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add …