A lot of folks picture a "yoga pose" as a pretzel-like contraption that seems impossible to the everyday Joe. If that is you, I have our very special secret to the pretzel poses! It's not being super flexible or super human - it's a little dose of patience, a good amount of time and a splash of … Continue reading Pose Breakdown: Shoelace Pose
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Yin Sequence | Autumn 2016
Hello yinsters, We have had abnormally chilly mornings this past week here in Texas. I recently took a trip to Colorado and got my first real autumn experience as I watched the aspen leaves change more and more with each day we were there. So the weather here at home has been a welcome surprise! … Continue reading Yin Sequence | Autumn 2016
Pose Breakdown: Happy Baby
Good afternoon yogis! I hope your Monday is off to a fabulous start. Today, we break down Happy Baby pose. It's a great one for deep release in the hips. You'll often see this pose in both yin and yang classes and it has various benefits in both settings. Today, we talk about it in yin … Continue reading Pose Breakdown: Happy Baby
Yin Yoga: Hips & Hamstrings
Happy Friday! Today I wanted to share with you a sequence for your hips and hamstrings that I taught in class this week. It's a great sequence for runners and cyclists to help loosen up those tight areas. If you do have tension in these parts of your body, there is a tendency to want … Continue reading Yin Yoga: Hips & Hamstrings