There is nothing better in class than receiving an excellent manual cue (also called manual yoga “adjustments” or “hands-on assists”). The body falls into place and the nervous system relaxes. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true. There’s nothing worse than receiving a poor or inappropriate adjustment—the body strains, the breath tightens, and the nervous system […]
If you sign up for Module I, when you login to our educational platform, Kartra, you will see this 👇 — a six-part downloadable manual to call your own. Today I thought it would be fun to give you a share a tiny excerpt from the Module I Teacher Training Manual. It’s from Part 6: Communication […]
I’ll be honest, I went through a long phase where I was staunchly anti-resolution at the beginning of every new year. I was weary of the low-level emotional rollercoaster they sent me on — the dopamine rush from making a resolution only to be met with the crash of disappointment a few weeks later left […]
Try this simple, accessible, effective sequence to strengthen the entirety of your core: the anterior abdominals, iliopsoas, the rotational elements of the core, and the back of the core. YOGA SEQUENCE FOR CORE STRENGTH DETAILS Postures 1-4 are all reclined anterior-core strengtheners that are accessible and efficient. They also teach the neuromuscular coordination of the […]
This sequence of 12 poses is great for increasing strength along the whole posterior chain of the body — another way of saying this is that these yoga poses build back strength. (To go straight to the video breakdown, click here.) How to use this Yoga for Lower Back Sequence There are three different ways […]
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a body of text that offers a glimpse into the depth of yoga—far beyond the commonly associated set of physical exercises (asanas), meditation, and breathing techniques (pranayama). Yoga, in its essence, is a holistic approach to well-being. Its teachings are rooted in a rich history and philosophy that have […]
Yoga isn’t your mat or what you do on it. This discipline is about the body, mind, emotions, and oneness with the world and your community. It’s not just about the physical postures that many associate with yoga in popular culture. So when you think you haven’t got the time to do yoga, remember that […]
In today’s fast-paced rhythm, where our lifestyles have changed drastically, we find ourselves tethered to desks and screens often at the expense of our physical well-being. This modern reality has made back pain as commonplace as the devices we depend on. It’s a sad paradox, really. As our lives become more connected digitally, we become […]
Hi! You likely haven’t heard of me unless you live on a very tiny island on the West Coast of Canada. This rainforest covered island is misty and dark green in the winter (which seems to last forever!) and bright and glittery in the summer, as the sun shines on the Pacific Ocean waters around […]
Imagine this: you’re in the middle of a yoga session, striking a pose, while playful little goats are wandering around, curiously trying to interact with you. That’s goat yoga in a nutshell. Everything You Need to Know About Goat Yoga The stars of the show are usually Nigerian Dwarf goats or other small breeds, known […]
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