This video goes through different foot movements to change the way you feel the stretch in your hip and leg. It also helps stretch the fascia in your legs.
Foot movements to change your stretch [video]
Position the hips in triangle pose to keep the back and sacrum healthy [video]
Photos of triangle or trikonasana pose often show a version that requires more flexibility than the average body. As we’ve gotten smarter about how our bodies work, particularly how they change over time with aging, inactivity and repetitive movement, we’ve
Challenge your balance by making small changes in tree pose [video]
This video takes you through a few options to challenge your balance in tree pose. You can close your eyes (tips to help balance when you close your eyes), try to balance on your toes, or add arm movements (combining
Restorative yoga when the silly season hits [video]
In our busy lives, managing stress and relaxing are always important. But as the end of year approaches and the silly season kicks in, it’s more important than ever. Restorative yoga is a great option to turn to. It not
Moving sequence for neck, arms and hands [video]
This is one of my favourite ways to relieve tension in the neck, shoulders and hands. It comes from Yoga Synergy based in Sydney, Australia. The purpose of the gentle moving sequence is to tension and stretch the fascial tissue
Alternatives to sun salutations that take the weight off your hands and wrists [video]
If you have wrists injuries, you may want to avoid some of the repetitive positions in a yoga class that put weight on the hands – particularly the sun salutation sequence that includes down dog and plank. This brief video
Options for child’s pose when you’re skipping sun salutations [video]
Sometimes in a yoga class, you may choose to skip sun saluations, or the sequence that includes down dog, plank and press ups. I will often suggest that people take a rest in child’s pose, but that doesn’t mean you
Alignment of knees, hips and feet in lunges [video]
Lunges are an excellent stretch for the muscles of the hips, legs and even the feet. It is a stretch or position that is possible for many people despite having tight muscles or limited flexibility. Because it’s quite easy to
Firelog pose to stretch buttocks and glutes [video]
Firelog pose can be an excellent stretch for the glutes (buttocks) and outer hips. I find it particularly useful after a lot of cycling. The full version of the pose isn’t physically possible for many people because it requires that
Restorative yoga backbend to stretch shoulders, chest and neck [video]
I recently featured a deep active stretch for the shoulders that also stretches the muscles of the chest and sides of the body. However, my favourite way to stretch these muscles is through a restorative yoga backbend. Restorative yoga is