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I regularly offer hip workshops at various teacher trainings in the region where I live. As the recipient of bilateral hip replacements, I’ve learned a lot about which poses and...

If I were to rate yoga’s asanas in terms of how complicated they are, Revolved Triangle Pose (Parvrtta Trikonasana) would hover around the top. Revolved Triangle is a standing pose,...

Chances are, if you’re reading this article, you already know that yoga has healing properties that are good for your body. You probably even know that stress-reducing quality is obtained...

Practicing yoga has so many benefits. The best known of these include stress relief, along with physical strength and flexibility. But there’s more. Practicing yoga can help us navigate the...

Over the years, I’ve attended quite a few metta meditation retreats at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. A few years ago, a fellow attendee asked a question that I think a...

Round meditation cushions—zafus—are standard fare in most yoga and meditation spaces. For many people, these cushions do the job. They elevate the pelvis to make it easier to sit with...

Earlier this year, I wrote a post about how to simplify your yoga cues. If you’ve ever been in a yoga class where the cues were coming at you fast...

Introduction: A fresh start on the mat As the clock resets and the calendar turns, there’s a gentle collective sigh—an invitation to begin anew. New Year is more than just...

One of my clearest, most nostalgic memories from growing up is that of the excitement of Christmas morning. Our parents would round up my two sisters and me so that...

Introduction: Easing Back into Your Practice It’s early January. The festive lights have dimmed, the last of the holiday treats are gone, and life is settling back into a familiar...

Yoga is more than just a physical exercise; it is a holistic practice that nurtures the mind, body, and soul. In today’s fast-paced world, mental health is a growing concern,...

Picture this: You’re stepping onto your yoga mat at home, and the space around you invites a deep exhale. Everything feels calm, supportive, and serene—a true sanctuary, even if your...