by Nora Maskey | Dec 23, 2018 | Asana Practice, Biomechanics & Movement, Getting Real, Wellness
A few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with narrow-angle glaucoma. It was a bit of a surprise to me and to some of the medical professionals I work with! I had a full eye exam in March and everything was fine. In October, it wasn’t. Since my diagnosis, I have been...
by Nora Maskey | Sep 13, 2016 | Asana Practice, Getting Real, Living with Intention, Wellness, Yoga Therapy
This Month on the Mat Sacroiliac dysfunction can be traced to poor posture in everyday activities and to poor alignment in yoga asana practice, especially in seated twisting poses. This dysfunction can lead to pain and instability at the back of your pelvis. This pain...
by Nora Maskey | Sep 7, 2016 | Asana Practice, Getting Real, Wellness, Yoga Therapy
This Month on the Mat There are many cases in yoga where form and alignment are important. Not because there is “right way” or “wrong way” but because how you move in and out of a yoga pose and how you hold yourself in that pose determines...
by Nora Maskey | Jul 11, 2016 | Getting Real, Inspiration, Living with Intention, Wellness, Yoga Therapy
Living with Intention: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” ~ Mary Oliver THRIVE. Yes, I want to thrive! This is my word, contemplation and intention for the summer … and possibly the rest of the year. And...
by Nora Maskey | Sep 29, 2015 | Getting Real, Inspiration, Living with Intention
Happiness Project: I completed my 21-Day Happiness Projects last week and found the process of self-inquiry to be revealing and supportive. My biggest take-away was that by understanding my tendencies and being able to identify them, I had a choice in how I responded...
by Nora Maskey | Jun 15, 2015 | Asana Practice, Getting Real, Living with Intention, Wellness, Yoga Therapy
Just because I can put my foot behind my head doesn’t mean I should. The reason I should NOT do this is because I have some hypermobile joints. OK, I have a lot of hypermobile joints. I used to think it was a great party trick to show off my “gibbly†elbows when...
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