Viparita Karani (Legs Up the Wall)

Several years ago, as part of a teacher training I was co-teaching, I demonstrated the problems with squaring your hips in wide-legged standing poses to the...

People come in all shapes, sizes and levels of strength and flexibility. Because of this, B.K.S. Iyengar invented yoga props to help everyone achieve comfort and...

So far in this series, I’ve focused on what not to do to maintain a healthy SI joint. This post will focus on what yoga practices...

Snowshoeing allows you to get high above the city to tramp around in fresh powder and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors without the crowds. Of...

Solstice signals the return of light. Even so, it takes until the beginning of January for the days to start getting oh-so-gradually lighter. So we’re still...

Right now, much of the world is sleeping. Creatures such as bears, marmots, bats and bees hibernate. Reptiles fall into a state of sluggishness and inactivity...

Do you have trouble falling asleep? Or staying asleep? If so, you’re not alone. According to data from the Center for Disease Control, 30 to 35...

If you look at the appendix of Light on Yoga, you’ll see that going upside down is central to BKS Iyengar’s system of asana practice. In many...

In our Western addiction to busyness we often feel we have to justify taking time out, even if it’s to practice a restorative yoga pose. If...

We could all use retreat time. When most of our days are filled with activities and responsibilities, taking a five-minute break—let alone a 20-minute one—can seem...

People come in all shapes, sizes and levels of strength and flexibility. Because of this, B.K.S. Iyengar invented yoga props to help everyone achieve comfort and...

Sometimes just the right adjustment from a trusted teacher brings about a breakthrough in your practice. A gentle tug on your shoulders in a back bend...

When most yoga practitioners think of yoga bolsters, they picture a firm cushion with a wide, flat top—a Standard Bolster. It’s true that Standard Bolsters are...