In yoga we understand that breath is life. Â Through the practice of mastering your breath you can master your life. Â Thus we have a whole limb of yoga devoted to breath practice: pranayama. Â In my article on the diaphragm I discussed…
Yoga Pregnancy is always a topic that raises questions. Should I do yoga while pregnant, is it safe, how long into term can I do it and what poses are ok to do? This image I am sharing with you is…
The next time your client hits a performance plateau, encourage them to breathe more, not work more. Muscles need oxygen to repair and strengthen. Restrictions in the shoulder girdle, be they from injury, poor posture or generalized tension can impair breath…
Clients rarely show up in your studio because they feel great. They come to you because they are trying to find their way out of pain. The easiest, most obvious approach is to address the site of the discomfort, but often…
How I learned to Breathe My first introduction to healthy, yogic breathing came from my beloved mentor Jamie. As Jamie’s counseling apprentice, I co-taught a college stress management class. Clearly I had survived into my 20s so I must have been…
Breath equals life. Correct breathing in yoga is perhaps one of the most important keys to exploring the practice. Ujayii breath is one of many breathing techniques used in yoga — and I recommend you try it for stress relief and mind-body health even if you’re not a regular yoga practitioner.
Be sure to work these three key areas of your body every morning. Stretch your feet, shoulders and hips, and the rest of your body will thank you. Here’s why…
Do you wake up with stiff joints or tight muscles? Do you wake up tired after a night of sleep? Do you drink coffee or tea in the morning to get going? If you said yes, then know it is not…
