Prenatal Pilates
Tuesday October 31, 2006
Low-impact exercise like Yoga and Pilates is a perfect way to stay fit and relaxed during your pregnancy. Pilates Guide Marguerite Ogle has a very comprehensive piece on Pilates and ... Read More
Monkey Pose - Hanumanasana is the Yoga Pose of the Week
Sunday October 29, 2006
My newsletter last week (sign up here) focused on stretching tight hamstrings. Hanumanasana is one of the hardest poses on the hamstrings, so use this one for inspiration. Until you ... Read More
Yogi Toe Lock
Wednesday October 25, 2006
Yogi Toe Lock is just a very simple way of holding onto your big toe, but when it's brought up in class, it inevitably causes a few confused and horrified ... Read More
Ardha Chandrasana (with a block) is the Pose of the Week
Monday October 23, 2006
Have you tried Ardha Chandrasana with a block? Even if you can do the pose without it, a block under the bottom hand can really open up the pose. All ... Read More
Let's Talk Adjustments
Thursday October 19, 2006
Lately I've noticed that my yoga teachers are backing off of doing intense adjustments. I understand the trend, since many students don't like to be touched. In fact, when I ... Read More
Yoga for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Tuesday October 17, 2006
Yoga poses that open, stretch, and strengthen the joints of the upper body may help prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and may even offer relief to those already suffering from ... Read More
Bow Pose - Dhanurasana is the Pose of the Week
Sunday October 15, 2006
Backbends can help counteract the forward-leaning tendency that desk workers develop. Bow Pose is a good choice if you suffer from Repetitive Stress Injuries, because it doesn't put pressure on ... Read More
Yoga Props Illustrated
Tuesday October 10, 2006
Your illustrated guide to yoga props, including blankets, blocks, and straps.
Seated Forward Bend - Paschimottanasana is the Pose of the Week
Sunday October 8, 2006
Paschimottanasana and other forward bends really benefit from working with the breath. Rather than rushing into your forward bend, come forward over the legs slowly. On each inhale, lengthen the ... Read More
The Pilates - Yoga Connection
Thursday October 5, 2006
Yoga and Pilates have many similarities, including some of the same poses and an emphasis on the breath, but are distinct disciplines. Pilates Guide Marguerite Ogle compares and contrasts.
Yoga Audio Downloads and Podcasts
Tuesday October 3, 2006
It seems like yoga audio downloads are the new new thing. Many sites are popping up that offer this service at a variety of prices and levels of commitment. I ... Read More
Supported Bridge is the Pose of the Week
Sunday October 1, 2006
My monthly collaboration with Back Pain Guide Anne Asher continues with a supported variation of Bridge Pose. Make sure to read Anne's article on how supported bridge can help relieve ... Read More