Former yoga teacher in Wellington New Zealand
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
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
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
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
I teach a weekly restorative yoga class at HealthFit Collective and occasional month ultra-indulgent restorative yoga class at Urban Yoga. If you haven’t tried restorative yoga, you have no idea what you’re missing! Here’s on of my favourites. It would
Have you ever woken up with a stiff back? Or maybe finished a tramp and felt like you wanted to stretch your spine? This version of child’s pose is a simply way to stretch your back and has the added
Child’s pose or balasana is a resting pose – often we come in to this pose in class to catch our breath. It’s also very calming as it turns your focus inward, shuts out distractions, and allows you to slow