A list of basic chair yoga poses
Once you begin to think of chair yoga poses in terms of directional movement of the spine, it becomes much easier to both structure your yoga practices and make pose[...] The post A list of basic chair...
View ArticleChair yoga practice for the hips
Few years ago I went to Paris and stayed in the tiniest hotel room I’ve ever seen. I had to walk sideways by the bed to get through and the[...] The post Chair yoga practice for the hips appeared first...
View ArticleThe knee joint – much more then a simple hinge (and why it matters)
According to joints classification, knee is a “hinge joint” that folds and unfolds like a hinge. Indeed, life would be so much easier for many of us if it was[...] The post The knee joint – much more...
View ArticleWhat causes front knee pain and what can we do about it?
“Get your earplugs ready” – jokes one of my students before attempting Chair pose. Over the years of working together we both got used to the loud crackling sound that[...] The post What causes front...
View ArticleHow to work with knees in yoga
When a student comes to you complaining of knee pain, the first thing you need to do is assess tracking. Tracking is a relative position between the hip joints, knee[...] The post How to work with...
View ArticleYoga practice for knee stability
Many years ago I read a book by Mukunda Stiles called Structural Yoga Therapy. I loved the book and found it very helpful, but the one example I remember most[...] The post Yoga practice for knee...
View Article20 superposes that carry maximum benefit with minimum risk
The term superfood is usually used to describe nutrient-rich food that is especially beneficial for our health and well-being. Certain yoga poses can be described as “superposes” because they also[...]...
View ArticleA look back, and a look ahead
With 2016 soon coming to a close, let’s take a moment to look back at the ground that we’ve covered. This year we focused on three major topics: axial extension[...] The post A look back, and a look...
View ArticleHappy Holidays! We need your feedback
Thank you for reading our blog! We hope that you have a bright and happy holiday season. As we look ahead to 2017, please help us determine what kind of[...] The post Happy Holidays! We need your...
View ArticleThank you for your feedback! A quick peek into 2017
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you who completed our Reader Survey! I take your feedback to heart and will use it to guide my publishing choices[...] The post Thank you for your feedback! A...
View ArticleDo you need tightening or loosening? Stability and ease at every level of the...
“Clinical psychologists sometimes say that two kinds of people seek therapy: those who need tightening, and those who need loosening. For every patient seeking help in becoming more organized,...
View ArticleIs it better to be flexible or stable?
Many years ago, when I just started teaching yoga, I wanted to make sure that my students got enough stretching. One time a good friend of mine took my class.[...] The post Is it better to be flexible...
View ArticleTraditional goals of asana practice
Nowadays we tend to define our health and fitness mostly through numbers (body mass index, target heart rate and so on) and performance (ability to touch the toes, run a[...] The post Traditional goals...
View ArticleWhat can home yoga practice do for you?
To be honest, the older I get, the less I am interested in doing yoga for the sake of physical fitness. It somehow feels like a waste of time. There[...] The post What can home yoga practice do for...
View ArticleWhat to look for in your student’s physical structure
I learned to drive pretty late in life. I started in my early 20s when I came to the US, but never needed a car, so I delayed driving till[...] The post What to look for in your student’s physical...
View ArticleMovement observation in a yoga session
When I started working with students one-on-one many years ago, I used to offer free initial evaluations to anybody who was interested. It was time-consuming and not really cost-effective, but[...] The...
View ArticleEmbrace your own power by cultivating presence
In my first year of college my academic advisor had roped me into presenting at a minor conference. I complied, even though I didn’t care about the subject that was[...] The post Embrace your own power...
View ArticleWhat do we lose as we gain more education and experience in yoga?
Most yoga teachers I know spend a lot of time perfecting their craft – they read a lot, attend workshops, experiment in their own practice and teach many classes. This[...] The post What do we lose as...
View ArticleEmpower yoga practice: become more assertive and confident
Did you know that holding Cobra pose (Bhujangasana) for several breath cycles brings down your cortisol (the stress hormone) and increases your testosterone (the “oumph” hormone)? The study published...
View ArticleHow to spot common alignment mistakes in forward bends and twists
Couple of weeks ago I attended a yoga class with the sweetest, very well-meaning yoga teacher. Unfortunately, her sequencing was not very well thought through. She led the class in[...] The post How to...
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