Twice a month we get the perfect chance as teachers to inspire in our students an appreciation for the introspective side of their nature. The days of the full and new moons are great opportunities to draw attention to our feminine side and give permission to honor it. These are some of my favorite times […]
Asana tip sheet #26 – Salabhasana
Although we’re calling this pose salabhasana (sometimes written ‘shalabhasana’), in certain traditions it’s called belly-down navasana. I personally attribute this pose with helping me to heal a lifetime of back pain, which is, in fact, what brought me to yoga. In the beginning I could barely lift up off the ground, and couldn’t sustain the […]
Asana tip sheet #7 – Mayurasana
Mayurasana, or peacock pose, is a liberating pose known for its cleansing and detoxifying benefits. The peacock symbolizes beauty, strength, compassion and the ability to destroy snakes…and digest their venom (don’t try that snake venom part at home). There are plenty of steps to build into this pose, which we’ll be featuring in our upcoming […]