by Nora Maskey | Sep 1, 2017 | Asana Practice, Living with Intention, Wellness, Yoga Therapy
A different view of knee alignment Knee problems are common, and in yoga classes we are often given a lot of tips on how to align our knees in various poses. While many of the alignment tips I have received and offered over the years are beneficial, my studies in...
by Nora Maskey | Apr 3, 2017 | Inspiration, Living with Intention, Yoga Therapy
Over the past three days, I witnessed a hare make the transition from winter white to summer brown. I was impressed with how quickly this change happened! I frequently feel like I am changing just like this hare, though these changes are slower and perhaps less...
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 | 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 | Jun 1, 2016 | Asana Practice, Living with Intention, Yoga Therapy
Living with Intention: Over the past couple of weekends, I have had the opportunity to renew my studies with Gert van Leeuwen, the founder of Critical Alignment Yoga and Therapy. It has been a powerful experience for me in a couple of significant ways. When Gert was...
by Nora Maskey | Feb 28, 2016 | Inspiration, Living with Intention
Living with Intention: Sometimes my life feels like a big game of peek-a-boo. Important details are concealed and then revealed, again and again and again – just the way my two-year-old niece and nephews like to play this game. They smile and giggle just a...
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