Learn more about anatomy and how it applies to yoga poses and sequences, so you can translate this knowledge directly to your teaching.
Twists can be heaven for a bad back—if you don't push too hard. Learn how to do these 9 stretches for the spine to ease pain in your back. Andrea Ferretti sequence by Elise Miller PublishedAug 28, 2007 Hip-Opening Yoga Poses
Yogahas helped me cope with my problem, and I try to do these poses right before bed, especially when I feel stressed out. While there’s no magic pill for insomnia, soothing your body and mind before bed can help you sleep better and wake up happier in the morning, not in the middl...
10 Poses for Practicing Yoga on a Stand Up Paddle Board There are a lot of reasons to try Yoga on a Stand Up Paddle Board and below are the 10 poses that Helen and Isle have put together for a balanced and fun Yoga practice. 1. Downward Dog This is a great pose to start with. I...
Butterfly or Bound Angle pose, is one of the most relaxing hip opening poses. It is performed while sitting and is an excellent posture to be practiced during pregnancy, as it prepares the groin and uterus for childbirth. The pose energizes body and mind, while stretching and toning inner ...
strengthen and increase the bodies’ flexibility as it combines sun salutations (poses) with cardio and strength training exercises.One studycarried out by the WebMD group concluded that individuals can improve their flexibility by up to 35% after practicing yoga a few minutes a day for just 8 ...
Has downward facing dog become too easy for you? Why not try doing it while balancing on a paddleboard? SUP yoga (also called paddleboard yoga) is a popular yoga-fitness fusion that involves practicing classic yoga poses while floating on a paddleboard in the middle of the water. It’s ...
Yoga can be good for joints that are stiff and sore, but you may need to modify your poses. Here are some ideas.
While yin yoga poses and flows themselves aren’t as hard as those in say, power yoga, some people may find yin yoga extremely difficult. This is because while you stretch and relax your body, yin yoga encourages you to stretch and relax your mind. Sitting quietly for 5, 10, 15, or ...
Did you know you can sneak in yoga at work with some simple office yoga poses? I was at my Mom’s place the other day and I found this smart little book she had lying around called“Office Yoga, Simple Stretches for Busy People”. This is a book I wish I’d thought of writing my...