Yoga Practice

You won’t often see “fancy” poses featured in this blog. I don’t consider these poses to be staples; they’re more like “dessert.” They’re fun to do...

Our bodies change. As we age, they require more TLC. No matter how well you eat, or how much yoga you practice, our bodies wear out....

When I first began practicing mindfulness in earnest in the 1980s, relatively few people had heard of it. Over the past 10 years or so though,...

In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety have become almost synonymous with daily life, finding moments of reprieve has become paramount for maintaining overall well-being....

In the age of social media, yoga pose photos can inspire and/or intimidate. Instagram is chock full of picture-perfect fancy yoga poses. Looking at yoga pose...

Half Lotus is traditionally practiced in a seated position. However, I like to practice it lying down for several reasons. First, lying on your back removes...

Many years ago, my mother fell and broke her hip. Or maybe her hip broke and she fell as a result. Sometimes it’s impossible to know...

I lived on the Big Island of Hawaii in 1990. During that year Aadil Palkhivala frequented the Big Island to teach workshops. I was fortunate to...

From the outside, Restorative Yoga and Yin Yoga look pretty similar. Both involve passive poses, on the floor. Both styles involve liberal use of yoga props—Yoga...

In the summer, most of us are naturally more active. Getting outside to hike or exercise is a natural complement to winter hibernation. But in the...

Years ago, one of my former students took a yoga class at a local health club. My student had been practicing for several years and was...

The cervical spine—the section of the spine that goes through the neck—is the most delicate part of the spine. Unlike the other sections, the sacral, lumbar...

When I think of Parsvakonasana (Side Angle Pose), I often picture the long, continuous line of extension on the top side of the body. That stretch...

In India, where Yoga began, squatting is a go-to pose for many of life’s daily tasks. Before there were chairs, counters and tables, women squatted on...

Twists feel so good, but they’re tricky for people with sacroiliac (SI) issues. Given that SI joint issues are the most common yoga-related injuries, it’s important...

I haven’t gotten fully into the texting habit. It’s not that I don’t appreciate the convenience. It’s that I don’t want to have yet another device...

Our arms are our instruments of doing. We use them to accomplish almost everything we do in our daily lives. We use them to chop veggies,...

My first experience with partner yoga happened early in my Iyengar training. In classes and workshops, students were often invited to pair off and help each...