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Motivated by love
As we get to the end of the year, many of us may find ourselves reflecting on the year that was and contemplating what we resolve to do or how we want to change in the coming year. Quite often, the resolutions we make come from a place of feeling like we need to “fix”...
Tension & Integrity
As part of my preparations for the upcoming Mentorship program that I am offering in January, I have been diving back in to some of my favorite textbooks. My current reading has re-inspired my interest in the concept of Tensegrity. Tensegrity is a term coined by...
Why movement matters for me and others my age
I’m getting older. The signs of change are unmistakable. I have more wrinkles (inside and outside). I have some grey hairs. And, I need to put more effort into maintaining my health than when I was younger. A big part of maintaining my wellness is movement, movement...
Glaucoma Friendly Yoga
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 curious...
Why Movement Matters
Access to modern conveniences means we have outsourced a lot of our movement. And it has been to our detriment.
Align your Knee Pits
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...
Expand into Spring!
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...
Moving the Pelvis in Twists
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...