Advanced poses aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, and they aren’t required — the measure of a good yoga practice isn’t what you do on the mat so much as what your practice helps you to do during the rest of your life. With that said, however, I think all of us are fascinated by theContinue reading “Thoughts on Hanumasana and Life”
Category Archives: Accessible Yoga
Arm Modifications in Yoga
People practice asana for many reasons. Some want a “yoga bootie”; others seek cross-training with a sport or another fitness modality. Still others look to manage their stress, ease the strain of seated meditation, or quiet the mind by focusing on motion and the breath. All of these are worthy endeavors. However, what if someoneContinue reading “Arm Modifications in Yoga”
My Knee Wants Its Say (a personal interlude)
I’ve been sidelined this week by the voice of my unrepentant right knee, which currently insists that it doesn’t want to bend. This knee has been troublesome every since that time I almost died in Patagonia (a phrase I love to throw around that exaggerates a hiking mishap outside of Ushuaia, Argentina), but lately it’sContinue reading “My Knee Wants Its Say (a personal interlude)”
As the Seasons Change….
…so should our yoga practice, yes? It stands to reason that what worked for us in July might not be appropriate for December. But how do we know when and how to change? One very helpful tool comes from Ayurveda, yoga’s “sister science,” which offers us tools for how to organize our daily lives. WhileContinue reading “As the Seasons Change….”
The Importance of Studio Classes
People find yoga at many different sources, including videos, YMCA, community classes, and athletic gyms. It’s entirely possible to create an inspiring yoga practice focused on any one of these settings. And yet, there’s a valid argument to be made on the idea that even an occasional class at a yoga studio is an enriching,Continue reading “The Importance of Studio Classes”
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