Former yoga teacher in Wellington New Zealand
Balancing on one leg is a good way to work on balance and it strengthens the muscles in your feet (especially when barefoot), ankles and legs. To keep it interesting, add variations or try closing your eyes. This pose is
A key factor in finding a healthy and relieving spinal twist is keeping the twist in your spine, versus twisting your hips. Sometimes this can be easier to do while seated because your hips stay in a fixed position. A
This version of a spinal twist lying down is quite intense. It’s not appropriate if you have a history of spinal injuries. Instead try the basic spinal twist. Start on your back. Bend your knees and bring your feet to
Following from last week’s basic spinal twist, here’s another variation. With any spinal twist, be careful as you twist – being gentle on your hips and back. Never push or force your body. . Start on your back. Bend your
I love a good spinal twist. So I was bit shocked when I went on my last photoshoot with Tony Gazley and realised we hadn’t taken any photos of spinal twists. Here’s a basic version. Start on your back. Bend
Cobra pose shows up in just about every yoga class as an essential part of sun salutations. It’s easy to be lazy and just lift your chest off the floor not getting any benefit from the pose. But if you
You may have heard me mention restorative yoga. It’s a very different type of yoga – all of the postures are lying on the floor and we use blankets and pillows to support our body. This style of yoga is
Ok, just one more child’s pose variation, but this one REALLY is my favourite – it’s a hip and shoulder stretch with a twist. What could be better? Start on hands and knees. Point your toes behind you and
This is a less common version of child’s pose. It’s known as hare pose, though even this is a variation of hare pose. It’s a great way to find a deep shoulder and chest stretch while calming. Caution: You will
There are a number of variations of child’s pose that offer ways to stretch while resting. This is one of my favourites, especially after taking a heavy pack off. Think of the action you see cats do when they dig