Lately, I've found myself really enjoying shorter yoga classes. Right now it's easier to get a couple of shorter yoga practices done, than an hour. Which is ok. After there is no right way, or time to practice yoga. If you are short on time, check out this short vinyasa flow routine. In conversations with other yoga teachers I've often heard that "you can't do a yoga class in less than an hour!". However, I say "yes you can!". Is it the same experience? No. But it's neither better, nor …
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15 minute vinyasa yoga flow sequence – with video
Yoga comes in many different styles, and practices. From slow restorative, and long yin pose to fast paced workout style classes. When I first started teaching yoga my classes were fast paced power flows. That's just my fiery nature. Even now, it's one of my favorite formats to teach. Follow along with me in this 15 minute vinyasa yoga flow sequence. Vinyasa flow isn't typically something beginners do. so bear that in mind if you just started your yoga practice. It's a rhythmic flowing …
Adapting Yoga for Vertigo & other balance issues
Many of us are dealing with issues in our lives that impact our physical and mental wellbeing. One of those for me recently is vertigo. It's something I've dealt with for many years and flares up bigtime on occasion. Usually, my triggers are times where I'm stressed, fighting a bug, or just generally overwhelmed. I know I'm not the only person that deals with vertigo, so I figured why not share my methods of adapting yoga for vertigo. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you …
Can’t do chaturanga dandasana? Modifications for injuries
Recently, I have seen a lot of people coming back to yoga classes post-pandemic with shoulder injuries. Often a shoulder injury means we need to modify our practice and one of the most common poses for shoulder pain is chaturanga. As a yoga teacher, I rarely do chaturanga, and I rarely teach it. It's a tough pose for most people to get right and avoid shoulder tension. If you can't do chaturanga or just choose not to, instead try these two vinyasa flow modifications. Perfect for shoulder …
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7 Common yoga mistakes or misconceptions
Sometimes I hear comments about yoga that make me wonder where the heck people get these crazy ideas. It's a game of telephone gone awry. Frankly, there are so many misconceptions about yoga that I could probably write a thesis. However, today I want to address 7 common yoga mistakes because they are totally wrong, or outdated. In a previous post I covered the big mistake that most people assume about yoga in that it's just stretching, and all about the poses. When that's actually just a …
How often should I do yoga? Can I do yoga everyday?
In the West we often think of yoga as the physical practice of yoga. The asana, or poses. When in fact this is just one portion of a yoga practice. So when discussing the question of "how often should I do yoga" or "can I do yoga every day"? people are really asking "How often should I get on my mat and do a physical yoga practice"? Because true yoga practice is constant, it should be with each living breath, thought, spoken word and action. Because yoga is a practice of life not just …
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How long should you hold a yoga pose?
An interesting way to serve my audience and get content ideas for this website is to answer reader questions. Those left in the comments here or on YouTube or social media. One such question recently received was "How long should you hold a yoga pose?" Without trying to sound like I'm taking the easy way out, basically, there is no clear "one size fits all" answer. It's going to depend on a few factors. Which you can explore in this video, or read on to learn more. How long should you …
7 minute yoga flow – standing warrior sequence
Warrior poses are some of the most common well known poses in yoga. Strong poses that reflect inner resolve. The transition from warrior 1 to warrior 3 is one that I really enjoy and with a few other poses can elicit a really strong and powerful balance challenge. Which you can try in this 7 minute yoga flow! You can view the 7 minute yoga flow video on YouTube or below. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe to my channel. New videos are …
10 Min Standing Yoga Sequence – wrist free class
Recently, a class member and friend has been having wrist issues. Doing poses like plank and downward facing dog have been painful. Therefore, I've been playing with not using my hands in my own yoga practice. And thus, this 10 minute standing yoga sequence was created. Doing your own yoga practice at home can be a challenge at times. Especially, if you are dealing with any physical limitations. Above all, it's important to listen to your own body. Only you know what hurts and what …