Doing Yoga of any kind is beneficial.  Is there any one type of Yoga that can claim to be superior to all others?  I believe there answer to this is no.  Think of Yoga as food – for the body, mind and spirit.  We each like different food…we each have different reactions to various foods […]

After a very rough week with multiple tooth extractions, a root canal, and numerous emotional issues that arose from nowhere, I found myself in need of something to pick my spirits up.  My physical activity has been down; no mountain hikes, no long bike rides…sadly even walking jars my mouth too much. Am I whining…?  […]

Natarajasana (pronounced not-ah-raj-AHS-anna) is Lord of the Dance Pose or King Dancer Pose. Nata means actor, dance or mime and raja means king. Dancer pose is a balance posture that also requires both strength and flexibility – there is a lot going on at once! I really love this posture. On days when I get […]

Forward folds are quite calming. They turn your focus inwards. Add a bit of twisting to compress then release the flow of energy and you have a great little combination. Here is a short head to knee sequence. You can do it as part of your regular yoga routine or on its own to relax […]

I recently received an email from someone, who is working with young children, and she wanted suggestions for yoga poses that would help stretch the chest and shoulder area. The first thing that came to mind Cat and Cow flow. Cat and cow are two poses that are often paired to create a gentle flow. […]

Standing poses teach you about bringing together the difference aspects of your posture, your body, your mind and your breath. They encourage you to seek a sense of wholeness, a place where no single element ot the posture becomes your only focus. Standing poses are challenging yet you should still be able to breathe with […]