What’s the Difference Between Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga?
Yin Yoga vs. Restorative Yoga: Same, Same, But Different? As a teacher who specializes in teaching Yin Yoga, I am often shocked by class descriptions labeled as Yin / Restorative. If you are a teacher...
View ArticleTight Neck? Yoga To The Rescue!
Whether it be in a public Yoga class or in my private Therapeutic Yoga practice, the neck is a much-requested area of the body to release. This delightfully simple neck stretch is easy to do as part of...
View ArticleBack Pain Yoga-Baby Cobra Pose
As a Yoga Therapist, I work a lot with folks who suffer from Back Pain. Because of our more sedentary lifestyle, and with all the desk work we do, our back muscles can become weakened and this can lead...
View ArticleShoulders Tight? – Sundial Pose
In my former life (before I became a Yoga Therapist) I was a Hair color specialist. Because of this, I had my arms lifted on and off all day, so to say I know something about tight shoulders might be...
View ArticleBuy Nothing Day…..Or Buy Nothing Year.
I’m about to embark on a big challenge….I’m about to commit to buying ‘noThing’ for a year. I know. To most people, this sounds crazy, or at least most of the people I have mentioned my plan to “what...
View ArticleSciatica? Get Relief!
Sciatica is a bit tricky and can be persistent. In all my years of teaching Back Pain Yoga, I have found more than anything else Sciatica often used as a blanket-term which students cover a range of...
View ArticleTight Hip Flexors? Lunges To The Rescue!
I’m not gonna lie, very few people like stretching their hip flexors and yet it’s also commonly requested in my classes. This is likely because of our increased time spent sitting in chairs. Spending...
View ArticleTight Back Muscles? Noodles To The Rescue.
Tight back muscles are pretty common in my students and most often this is because of our lifestyle. Sitting at desks, driving and even most household chores require a sort of stooped forward posture....
View ArticleTight Shoulders Try This
Do you have tight shoulders? I hear ya, I’m also in the tight shoulder club. This particular shoulder stretch has been one of the most effective for me. You will need some sort of strap for this...
View ArticleBack Pain Yoga- Cat pose
Cat pose is a simple movement that is a great way to nurture our spine, increase blood flow, circulation and release back tension and Back Pain. Sometimes the simplest poses can be the most...
View ArticleTight Hips – Deer Pose To The Rescue
Deer pose, or Mrigiasana, can be practiced with a focus on stretching the hips or as a twist. This post is about using Deer pose as a release for tight hips, you can see how to use Deer pose as a twist...
View ArticleBack Pain – Twist it Out
If you have Back Pain or tension twists can be a powerful tool to help release tight muscles in your back. The twist we are going to explore in this post is pretty deep so if you are currently in...
View ArticleWhat Does Namaste Mean?
Saying ‘Namaste’ with hands and palms touching each other at the center of our hearts is sort of a staple in Yoga classes. Sometimes a few brave students ask about it and its meaning but many students...
View ArticleSupported Little Bridge Pose
This particular pose was one of my most requested videos! Little bridge is another pose that can be done either as a Yang pose to strengthen the body and create energy or a Yin pose using a block for...
View ArticleNeck Pain – A Gentle Release
I have experienced chronic neck pain on and off for years so I have learned the hard way what works for me and what doesn’t. Sometimes when we are experiencing neck pain our tendency can be to do...
View ArticleLower Back Pain – Get Relief
Lower Back Pain is unfortunately pretty common. It can be challenging to find gentle yet effective poses to help relieve lower back pain without causing a flare up. This lying twist is one of my...
View ArticleYin Is The New Black
In this post, I’m going to discuss Yin Yoga in a broad sense like an overview for those who are new to Yin Yoga. If you’re looking for Yin Yoga practice guidelines you can check out this post. Yin Yoga...
View ArticleLions Breath aka The Stress Buster Breath
Lion’s breath or Simhasana in Sanskrit is a great breath for relieving stress and releasing negativity. It’s great for ‘clearing the air’ or helping you speak your truth. When I first practised Lion’s...
View ArticleYoga Words – What Does Asana Mean?
In a previous post (what does Yoga actually mean) I discussed the root of the word Yoga and how often when we use the word Yoga we actually mean Asana. If you’re new to Yoga and have heard the term...
View ArticleThe Unlikely Yogi – How I Became a Yoga Teacher
I’m a rock n roll, smoking, martini drinking, latte-obsessed Hairstylist….or at least I used to be….. When you think of a ‘Yoga teacher’ I’m not likely the image that comes to mind. So how did a...
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