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
Basic spinal twist
How to do cobra pose and keep your back safe
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
Restorative yoga back bend
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
Child’s pose variation – add a twist to stretch hip and shoulders
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
Child’s pose with deep shoulder stretch
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
Extended child’s pose
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
Child’s pose 101 – take a moment to relax
Child’s pose is almost as common as down dog in any yoga class, but often we don’t even notice it. It’s an important pose for resting, letting your heart rate return to normal, your breath settle and calming. Here’s the
Standing twist and stretch for the back
Do you ever feel that need to stretch your back – like when you first wake up in the morning, or after a long tramp when you finally take your pack off? A few simple standing movements can help bring
Plank variations for core and strength work
Plank is one of those poses that appears in just about every yoga class. A lot. Sometimes, we just see it as a transition pose – just getting from down dog to the floor for a rest. But plank requires
Gentle seated neck stretches
We often have tight necks from tramping, or leaning forward at the computer, or looking down while we read. This is one of the simplest ways to stretch your neck gently. The small adjustments make the difference. So take the