Let me ask you a question:  Why are you stretching?  When I ask my students this question, they often say they stretch for flexibility, overall health, or sports performance. Maybe your answer is similar. I then ask: “How much flexibility… Read More

When research* tells us our screen-time averages around 10 hours a day, is it a wonder that neck and shoulder pain is the most common ailment people are dealing with today?  Many other factors contribute to neck pain, and it… Read More

We’ve all heard about the power of positive thinking and positive affirmations. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? If you think about something enough, it becomes a reality. What you think about you bring about. If you accept this as true, then… Read More

There comes a point in your yoga journey when you start asking: What is a yogi personality, anyway? Does being an authentic yogi mean sporting mala beads and greeting passersby with a nod and a namaste? Does it require signing… Read More

Yoga poses for upper back pain can provide much-needed relief when you need it most. There’s only one problem: Most yoga teachers are giving you instructions that will only make your back pain worse.  It’s true. You might even have… Read More

Yoga anatomy covers the study of the body’s muscles, joints, tissues, membranes, cells, and more. These are parts of the body that awaken during a yoga class. So, it’s in your best interest as a yoga teacher, or someone looking… Read More

Whether you’re a yoga beginner or a long-time yoga devotee, you’ve likely had a moment when you’ve wondered: Just how old is yoga, anyway? The thing is… The history of yoga is complicated. Trying to date the precise origin of… Read More

So you want to learn how to get yoga certified?  Congratulations! The call to become a yoga instructor is a rewarding one and — due to collective trauma and all-time high-stress levels — a skill our world needs now more… Read More

Have you ever been in Pigeon Pose and found yourself wondering… …how long do you hold a yoga pose, anyway? Whether you’re a yoga beginner or simply trying to kick-off an at-home yoga practice, you’re certainly not the first to… Read More

Want to learn how to do yoga at home but not sure where to start? It might sound cliche, but it’s true: yoga is for everyone, everywhere. Learning how to do yoga at home is a profound way to promote… Read More