As we grow older, it’s no secret that our bodies—and sometimes our lifestyles—begin to change. Energy levels might dip. Joints may stiffen. Muscles may lose some of their former strength. Activity levels often decline not because we want to be sedentary, but because the motivation for movement becom...

Yoga, with its various traditions, offers an incredible array of physical and mental benefits. One of the key debates within modern yoga practice revolves around the efficacy of holding a pose compared to dynamically moving in and out of postures. While dynamic movement has its place, recent researc...

Yoga has become an integral part of modern wellness routines. Over the years, there has been growing emphasis on the importance of “alignment” in yoga postures. Teachers often guide students to "align" their bodies in a specific way to avoid injury and gain the maximum benefits from the practice. Ho...

Beneath the postures and movements of yoga as a physical practice lies a profound tool for calming the nervous system: breath. You can cultivate flexibility, strength, and balance while slowing the heart rate, reducing stress, and creating a deep sense of calm. This is unlike cardiovascular fitness ...

When it comes to yoga practice, the phrase “stand with your feet parallel” is frequently mentioned. However, many practitioners find themselves questioning what this actually means and whether it’s truly achievable. To explore this concept more deeply, we’ll examine the anatomical structure of the f...

Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) is a foundational posture in yoga asana practice, celebrated for its ability to enhance flexibility, strength, and balance. Central to performing this pose safely and effectively is understanding the concept of microbending the knees, particularly crucial when dealing wit...

An crucial but often neglected aspect of overall ankle health and fitness are mobility and stability. These two factors play a pivotal role in effective movement, good posture, athletic performance, and of course injury prevention. In this blog post, we'll delve into the importance of ankle mobility...

Yoga is a profound practice that offers a myriad of benefits for the body and mind. Among its repertoire of poses, back bends stand out as static or dynamic movements that not only strengthen the spine but also cultivate flexibility and resilience. Central to mastering these poses is understanding t...

Yesterday I was sitting together with another senior yoga teacher to catch up after some time of not seeing each other.
Invariably at some point the conversation spiralled back to yoga practice and teaching.
What we had noticed was a continued rise of the popularity of Pilates training, studios  and e...

Hip mobility, glute strength, and internal rotation are essential components of a healthy movement system. The fascia, the connective tissue network that surrounds and supports the muscles, bones, and organs of the body, plays a critical role in optimizing these components.

Hip Mobility from a Fasc...

Yoga is a holistic practice that emphasizes the integration of body, mind, and spirit. Some of the fundamental postures of yoga are forward bends, which are essential for the stretching and releasing of the spine, hamstrings, and hip flexors. However, like any other physical activity, there are risk...

Lotus pose, or padmasana, often appears in texts and imagery as the essential seated posture for meditation or pranayama (breathing practices). Lotus pose is of course found in various asana (posture) practices of many styles of yoga.
In posture practices, lotus pose is not held for significant lengt...