Cross body patterning (video)
The human body is designed to move in spirals and diagonal patterns. Which means movements that combine all three planes of motion -transverse, saggital & …
A pain in the neck
How to support a healthy neck and reduce headaches
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 …
Sitting With Ease
You might have heard that "sitting is the new smoking." Sure, yes, sitting all day long at work, then sitting in your car, sitting at …
Love love love and to be of service
Years ago, I did a brief stint in film school. One of the projects was a short documentary. My subject was a personal one, I …
Yoga for Tight Psoas Muscles
What are the psoas muscles? How can we stretch the psoas to relieve tension and tightness?
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: Chair Pose
Quite often even the most beloved of yoga postures can create wear and tear on your ligaments and joints resulting in repetitive strain injuries at …