Yoga is by nature a simultaneously serious pursuit and a dreamy, childlike means of relaxing and strengthening the body, mind, and spirit. We could all benefit from tapping into the whimsical, impulsive energy of childhood as we navigate today’s demanding lifestyles. Many yoga poses are named in honor of animals and nature. By taking on […]
Save the Shoulders! One of the most common complaints and recurring site of injuries in yoga these days is the tearing of the rotator cuff. It’s giving yoga a bad reputation and some are going so far as to say that yoga can wreck your body! Luckily, many of us know how many stories of […]
“Bow Pose…it’s like many things: misunderstood.” Bow pose is a prone (belly down) intermediate backbend that is often seen practiced in many styles of yoga. This pose is more challenging than it may seem at first glance and isn’t always practiced correctly. When practiced incorrectly it can lead to discomfort in the knees and lower […]