Have you been practicing yoga for a while but still struggle with tight hamstrings? Feeling frustrated or stuck? You’re not alone—many yoga practitioners face the same issue. The primary reasons are often twofold: lacking strength in the stretch and consistently stretching at the same angle. I spent many years frustrated with my hamstrings until I figured this out, so hopefully …
Choosing a yoga retreat is more than just picking a beautiful location and packing your yoga mat. It’s about finding a transformative experience that aligns with your personal journey, values, and needs. With so many options out there, how do you decide which retreat is the right one for you? Let’s break it down. 1. The Importance of the Teacher …
Have you ever wondered if you’re truly giving your shoulders the care they deserve? In our modern world, our shoulders are often overlooked until we face discomfort or injury. Unlike our ancestors, who were constantly climbing, lifting, and moving, our daily routines involve a lot more sitting and far less shoulder engagement. This shift in lifestyle means we need to …
In this week’s newsletter, we’re looking into the nuances of hand placement in Chaturanga and what really matters. If you’ve spent any time with me, you know I like to find the why, I like to push boundaries, and I like to challenge ways of thinking. I think it’s absolutely essential to question long-held postural beliefs in yoga to continually …
For those who have practiced with me over the years, you know that my style has evolved. So has my personal practice. I no longer teach or practice the same way I used to. I think this is the natural evolution of yoga and, really, of life. We learn, we grow, we adapt, we change. A question I often get …
The #1 question I get, and it doesn’t matter if they’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, is something along the lines of “How do I improve my wheel?” or “How do I get a better looking wheel?”. While you won’t reach enlightenment because of your wheel pose, I get wanting to improve it. Good things come with improving …
You’ve heard it mentioned a million times in class. “Engage your core!”, “Using your core…”, “Engage Uddiyana Bandha..”. But rarely ever is it actually explained and if it is, most of the time it’s “pull your belly in”. Here I breakdown what your core consists of. It’s more complicated than you think. Rethinking the Core It’s not just the six …
Do you have a shoulder? Sounds like a stupid question right? Hear me out on this. Our shoulders need to flex, extend, adduct, abduct and rotate in and out of all these positions to perform the daily tasks we ask of our shoulders. I’ve mentioned before that our body does an unbelievable job overcompensating to make sure that we can …
Thoracic mobility plays a huge part in a functional body. The shoulders reside on the rib cage, and if there dysfunction in the rib cage movement, you can bet there probably will be issues with the shoulders being able to move properly. Also, your lungs live under your rib cage and if the rib cage can’t move well, your breathing …
I’m guessing most of you don’t really think when going back into camel. Most likely, you just start to bend backwards, grab your heels, press hips forward and chest up. Did you know there’s a way that you can create lots of eccentric strength and control while also limiting the hinge the lower back, creating more comfort in the lumbar …
