Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose)

Modern postural yoga seems to have a bit of an obsession with hip opening. While it’s important to maintain mobility in the hips—especially since so many...

When I was a teenager, old wives warned that there were certain things you shouldn’t do when you were on your period. The forbidden activities included...

For decades, my sacroiliac (SI) joint was so completely, chronically out of alignment that at times I literally could not walk. I visited various therapists—a chiropractor,...

Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose) is a staple in my morning yoga classes. Years ago, several of my students made up unflattering names for it—Cow Pie, Mad...

We often think of simple seated forward bends as “beginner” poses. But in 34 years of teaching, I’ve actually found these to be some of the...

It’s a universal truth: having kids changes your life. Once you have kids, their health, welfare and care become your primary focus. And that’s as it...

It’s common knowledge that cows hold sacred status in India. To ancient nomadic and farmers, cows represented wealth, nourishment and nurturance. While they are valued for...

Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose) is a staple in my morning yoga classes. Years ago, several of my students made up unflattering names for it—Cow Pie, Mad...