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 […]
How to modify the five Tibetan Rites
In a previous post I went over my journey with the five Tibetan Rites…and the benefits I received from practicing them daily. [Missed it? Check out “My Journey with the Five Tibetan Rites“ here.] But what if you or a student aren’t able to do the full five tibetan rites? Modify, modify, modify!!! Typically we […]
Asana tip sheet #39 – Vasisthasana variation
Vasisthasana in its full expression is a strong side plank pose fired up with lots of internal power. Gratefully, it lends itself nicely to modification for a variety of student levels and abilities. (We cover full vasisthasana in this earlier post.) This variation of vasisthasana is a more-forgiving level of this pose…but there are easier […]
Yoga for osteoarthritis? Here’s how it can help.
Many times doctors refer patients to us yoga teachers because, other than prescribing painkillers, they have nothing left in their little black bags for folks living with chronic-pain conditions. Osteoarthritis is one of those conditions. Osteoarthritis a joint disease in which the healthy cartilage that normally cushions bones at the joints breaks down through wear […]
Asana Tip Sheet #38 – Utthita Tadasana (5-pointed star)
Five-pointed star pose is the quintessential pose for becoming aware of how lines of energy move through a pose. It’s a great beginner’s pose but don’t let it fool you! It can also be a massively interesting pose so even an advanced practitioner can get a lot of value and benefit from it. If you […]
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