Last week I mentioned a brief article from US Consumer Reports highlighting a study that found yoga (and tai chi, or the like) was helpful to almost 90 percent of people who experienced back pain. I also said the suggested stretches
Yoga for back pain
Research shows yoga can help with back pain.
Recovery after climbing (or too much time hunched over your desk)
I’ve just finished the final edits for the booklet we’ll use in my upcoming workshop on learning how to do restorative yoga at home. I’ve also just come back from a weekend of climbing. The combo together means my shoulders,
In a standing twist, what part of your body is twisting?
So we’ve covered tipping your pelvis up/down and side-to-side. But you can also twist your pelvis, or more accurately rotate your hips forward or back. We often don’t notice that our hips or pelvis can twist or rotate. However, it’s
More pelvis movements for better stretching (side to side or lateral movements)
You can move your pelvis in many ways – just think of a salsa or hula dancer. Last week we looked at anterior/posterior (front and back) tipping. You can also tip your pelvis side to side, or laterally. And just
How to tip the pelvis
Tipping your tailbone up or down is not actually about moving your tailbone, but about engaging the muscles to change the position of your pelvis.
Why the hips matter in your leg stretches
In parsvottanasana if the pelvis isn’t in the right position, you’ll find almost no stretch and may feel back pain. But to find the right position, can be very particular. This article explores a number of small adjustments to help you find the sweet spot.
Options for reclined spinal twists
Twists can help relieve back tension and stretch the sides of the body, as well as the chest and shoulders. But have you ever noticed that when we do certain twists when lying on the floor we start by moving
Restorative yoga for relieving shoulder and neck tension
Simple steps to setup a supported restorative yoga backbend to help release tension in your chest, shoulders, arms, neck and upper back.
Restorative yoga for quieting the mind
As the silly season approaches and life gets crazy with work deadlines and social priorities, it’s that much more important to find a few minutes of calm in your day. Last week I featured a restorative yoga pose with a