Pain-free pigeon pose (video)
Pigeon pose is one of those yoga poses that some people absolutely love and for others, find it hard on their knees , hips or …
Strong + Stable Lunge (video)
There is something that many people do in an asana practice without realizing they do it... hang out in their joints. I see it all …
Strong Body, Strong Planet
There are so many different ways to be mindful- the way you move, the foods you eat and how you take care of nature (and …
Put your backside into your backbends (video)
From my experience, it is really common for people to struggle with waking up their glutes and refine some of their familiar asanas to incorporate …
Upper Back Mobility (video)
Our body craves movement and there are places in the body that you likely move often and well, while there are other places that don't …
Build functional strength in your arms (video)
Build functional strength in your arms. Functional strength means we are able to move our body in all sorts of different ways and to do …
Sustainable Yoga Series: Sun Salutation
Sun Salutations are ubiquitous in yoga. Usually found at the beginning of a practice, they are traditionally done as a warming-up, flow type movement. No …
Sustainable Yoga Series: Upward Dog
On the surface, Upward Facing Dog looks like a backbend. When asked, many people would reply, they practice upward dog to help open tight shoulders, …
Sustainable Yoga Series: Downward Dog
In my own teaching, I have seen so many people excited to learn a different approach to their yoga. One that maintains the heart-filled, mindful …
Dispatches From the Lab
Sitting on the plane, casually chatting with the person beside me, the inevitable question arises, "So what will you be doing in Phoenix?" I take …
Ode to our yoga elders
Here is a revolutionary thought- where have all the 'older' teachers gone? I don't see them in ads in yoga journal, I don't see them …
Sustainable Yoga Series: Warrior One
Over the years as my education and explorations with biomechanics deepens, there have been some poses that I no longer practice or teach, and others …