Middle Breath
According to yogic texts and teachings, the wind that flows in the middle of the body, Samana Vayu, helps in the process of digestion. It can do much more …
Smooth Moves, things to do with a blanket
Whatever might cause us to move through our lives in a jerky, hesitant, insecure way, we still possess the ability to be graceful, fluid and easeful. Sliding on a …
Side Channel Balance
Stretching out the body is one of the benefits of yoga. But, we are not stretching just our body. We are elongating and thinning our physical, mental and emotional …
“Good job!” and Other Feedback
How often do we as parents and teachers say, “Good job!” in response to something our child or student has done? Feedback like this comes out of our mouths …
Golden Red Thread
We have hundreds of nerves streaming from our spine into all parts of our body. You can see this very clearly laid out in the Bodies exhibit. According to …
Relax Then Rebound
Letting go is one of life’s important lessons. Reconnecting with our sense of grounded ness helps us to relax right in the midst of our busy schedules. When we …
Cone To Your Core
I was sparked with new intentions and energy after a 6 hour workshop on Yoga and the Pelvic Floor with Jaki Nett at Yoga Union Center For Backcare and …
Views Into Ustrasana (Camel Pose)
When we move into a pose, it is tempting to try to make the pose look like some picture in our mind. And it is true that initially we …
Shoulder Tension Falls
To bring about an ease of movement and grace in our bodies, most of us can afford to release some extra tension from our shoulders. Too much restriction around …
Initiating Our Movement
While walking down the street in our daily life, we must use our eyes to look before turning a corner. Our head leads the way. No wonder we end …
