Low back pain is one of the most common ailments affecting people of all ages. Whether caused by prolonged sitting, poor posture, stress, or injury, it can interfere with daily life and make even simple activities difficult. Fortunately, yoga offers a gentle, effective way to relieve back pain, strengthen core muscles, and improve overall spinal […]
Pregnancy is a transformative journey filled with physical, emotional, and mental changes. Incorporating pregnancy yoga and pranayama into your routine can offer incredible benefits, promoting overall well-being for both mother and baby. Here’s why these practices are so important: 1. Eases Physical Discomfort Yoga can help alleviate common pregnancy discomforts like back pain, swelling, and […]
I wrote this for Western Horse UK earlier this year. Our picture was on the cover! Originally published May 2016 What is Cowgirl Yoga? We get asked this a lot. People are immediately intrigued. Can you be a Cowgirl and a Yogini? Yes! It’s an empowering combination. Cowgirl Yoga is an active vacation, for mind, […]
Note: Once upon a time, my friend Deb and I did standup comedy routines at the close of a yoga training. Here is hers! Remember, laughter IS medicine and we all need daily doses. Guest post by Deb Jensen. In your 20’s: You just started taking yoga because you heard it’s a great way to keep […]
Have you ever been to a yoga and meditation retreat? If yes, you would know why people love to have an experience of a luxury yoga retreat in Bali but, do know what all goes behind organizing and setting-up yoga certification retreats. Organizing a yoga retreat includes the juggling of so many balls at the […]
Musing about the contemporary exercise modality of Pilates, while frequently presented as a product of Western physical culture, reveals upon closer examination a rich tapestry of influences, interwoven with threads derived from Eastern philosophies, particularly the ancient practice of yoga. Joseph Pilates’s original system, “Contrology,” a term underscoring the dominion of the mind over bodily […]
2 This is a common question that comes up in yoga teacher trainings as well as in conversations with yoga teachers. Should you only teach yoga poses that you can do? It’s a wonderful question and that comes up time and time again. In this blog, I will share 5 factors to consider as you […]
There are so many aerial silks available on the market today it’s no surprise people want to know what is the best choice for them. I’ve been a professional aerialist and aerial silks instructor for six years so I thought I’d pick up my soap box and give you my take on the best aerial […]
If you are currently pregnant, congratulations on your upcoming journey! Pregnancy is an exciting time that comes with many changes to your body. But have you researched best foods for pregnancy? Or which pregnancy diet is best for your needs? Nutrition plays an important role in achieving and supporting healthy pregnancy. Once you […]
For the last few years ‘mindfulness’ has been something of a buzzword. From reducing stress to improving focus, enhancing our relationships and helping us feel more present, being more mindful is considered a ‘cure-all’ for the mind. Even if we’ve heard the word however, do many of us actually engage in life in a ‘mindful’ […]
