The obvious and subtle aspects of bone health: Spinal alignment and energy...
Your spine is the structural center of your body. A stooped posture with a concave chest often accompanies bone loss. Our goal in working with posture for bone health is[...] The post The obvious and...
View ArticleJoin our new community to connect with like-minded professionals
Three years ago, I read about a new start-up called Quilt that organized and facilitated small-group conversations out of women’s homes. Generally, I’m not too fond of formal networking events,[...]...
View ArticleLet’s talk: What kind of challenges do yoga teachers face right now?
We all have been through a lot in the past couple of years, and so have our students. The challenges and obstacles that we experience now might be very different[...] The post Let’s talk: What kind of...
View ArticleWhat is anxiety, and where does it come from?
When I was about eight years old, my mother took my sisters and me to the river bank by our house. My mother carried my two-year-old sister with one arm[...] The post What is anxiety, and where does it...
View ArticleDon’t worry, be happy? Can we choose our response to anxiety?
Many years ago, I remember stepping out of my house on a beautiful sunny summer day and randomly thinking, “What a beautiful day! Nothing bad can happen on a gorgeous[...] The post Don’t worry, be...
View ArticleBigger better offer: Two magic ingredients that can change your ingrained habits
I love trains. When I was young, I frequently traveled by train to new cities with a group of good friends. To me, traveling by train means good times, laughter,[...] The post Bigger better offer: Two...
View ArticleHi anxiety. Nice to meet you?
Just try preparing for a test or think about giving a speech to a large group of people, and possibly you’ll get to experience the symptoms of anxiety – sweating,[...] The post Hi anxiety. Nice to meet...
View ArticleIntroducing Real-Life Case Studies: Seasoned yoga therapists share their...
When we talk about the therapeutic aspects of yoga practice, they are often grouped by condition or symptom, such as yoga for osteoporosis, lower back pain, or better sleep. This[...] The post...
View ArticleWords matter: Yoga cues to help with anxiety
When people think of the aspects of a great yoga teacher, they often conjure up the image of a soothing, peaceful voice and someone saying all the right things. And[...] The post Words matter: Yoga...
View ArticleCreating avatars to cope with anxiety
“Become the warrior version of yourself,” my teacher used to say. At the time, I was young and luckily hadn’t experienced much conflict, so the warrior version of myself was[...] The post Creating...
View ArticleWorking backwards to uproot anxiety
Last spring, we had ants. I really, really didn’t want to kill them, so we had to be one step ahead of them. First, I had to figure out where[...] The post Working backwards to uproot anxiety appeared...
View ArticleThe racing German Shepherd in the mind
Before I ever truly experienced anxiety, I studied it. I read about it. As a yoga teacher and yoga therapist, I was conscious about how to offer a calming, soothing[...] The post The racing German...
View ArticleYoga practices for dealing with anxiety
Yoga is uniquely positioned to be very effective for dealing with anxiety because it addresses the symptoms and sources of anxiety on multiple levels of our systems. Our yoga practice[...] The post...
View ArticleShort yoga breaks to feel stronger and more vital
Would you like to feel strong? Would you like to feel vital? I am yet to meet a person who prefers to feel weak and drained, yet this is how[...] The post Short yoga breaks to feel stronger and more...
View ArticleWhat to ask a new client with chronic back pain
A new client reaches out to you, saying they are suffering with back pain. It has eluded their efforts to feel better. The ongoing or recurring discomfort is keeping them[...] The post What to ask a...
View ArticleHow working developmentally helps clients with back pain
I first heard the term “developmental practice,” and directly experienced this approach myself when starting to teach yoga for low back pain ten years ago. Developmental movement practices are...
View ArticleWhere to begin with spondylolisthesis and back pain
A new client contacts you about ongoing pain that bothers him most in the mornings and after athletics that include running. He reports, and your observations confirm, lower back pain[...] The post...
View ArticleWhere to begin with scoliosis and back pain
Perhaps reading this first paragraph you’ll recognize, right away, why it might challenge a Yoga Therapist to figure out how to work with a new client who has scoliosis and[...] The post Where to begin...
View ArticleHow to help your students take the load off their back: A conversation with...
Do you have questions about working with students with chronic lower back pain? Join experienced Yoga Therapists Rachel Lanzerotti and Olga Kabel for a casual discussion of practical teaching...
View ArticleShort yoga practices to strengthen your body and move your energy
Time and time again, research shows that moving our bodies makes us feel more healthy, vibrant, strong, and happy. Even a little movement goes a long way; but if you[...] The post Short yoga practices...
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