[Failure] illuminates the limits of the body and mind, not so we can overcome them through sheer force, but so we can love them more. How else can we become whole (healed) without completely embracing our mistakes and our failures? This quote is from Jivana Heyman, founder of Accessible Yoga and author of two booksContinue reading “Fail Better, Yoga Style”
Tag Archives: Accessible Yoga
Balasana and Its Adaptations
Certain asanas seem so simple that we don’t give them much thought. Balasana, or Child’s Pose, certainly falls into that category. It’s often used primarily as a go-to resting and escape posture. Getting tired? Take Child’s Pose. Can’t do a particular asana during class? Rest in Child’s Pose until the class moves on. How toContinue reading “Balasana and Its Adaptations”
Yoga People: Addie deHilster
It’s fascinating to see the circuitous ways that some of the best teachers come to yoga. Take Addie deHilster, creator of Moved to Meditate, an Internet site dedicated to all forms of slow yoga practice. As a music major, Addie found herself constantly critiqued, growing increasingly frustrated, grumpy, and edgy. When a friend suggested sheContinue reading “Yoga People: Addie deHilster”
Gratitude For My Sanghas
Hello, all. It’s the day of the Winter Solstice, and I just had the privilege of teaching a yoga class that started right as the sun was at apogee, or the furthest point from the earth. Because Tuesdays are my day to teach Yin and restorative poses, the class was slow, with an emphasis onContinue reading “Gratitude For My Sanghas”
Yoga People: De Jur Jones
I first learned about tree inequity from De Jur when we met to discuss yoga over high tea in downtown Los Angeles. For the similarly uninitiated: studies have shown that low-income areas have less trees. Because of this, these neighborhoods are hotter. In addition, residents are more eight percent more more likely to experience heatContinue reading “Yoga People: De Jur Jones”
Yoga Cielo Stellato 