Oh yogi—why take the time to do shoulder strengtheners? On a purely physical level, strong healthy shoulders allow us to execute many fun asanas without injury to the shoulder structures that support them—poses like handstand, pincha mayurasana and chaturanga dandasana. Men, because of their strong shoulder muscles, often excel at these poses…once they build up […]
Why making your own ghee is sexy
Okay, I lied…maybe not exactly sexy, but certainly more economical, healthy and filled with love than store-bought ghee. And that can be sexy, can’t it? Why make your own ghee? Ghee is one of best oils to keep handy in your kitchen because it doesn’t burn or oxidize easily; therefore it’s a great oil to […]
7 easy steps to heal shoulder injuries
A stiff shoulder is a painful shoulder—in fact, the shoulder thrives on motion. Consistent stretching increases your range of motion and relieves pain and stiffness. The most common source of shoulder pain is capsulitis, inflammation of the ligament that surrounds and connects the ball of the upper arm bone to the shoulder socket. We’ve had […]
Tender wrists?
You’re not alone—try this! Tender wrists are a common yogi complaint, especially among those practicing the vinyasa styles. If you’ve pushed it for a while and your wrists are SUPER tender, then go slowly with these exercises. Do them daily but only for about 10 repetitions each. Eventually you can build up to about 30 […]
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