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 | Dec 31, 2016 | Asana Practice, Inspiration, Wellness, Yoga Therapy
This year has been one in which my health has been my primary focus. In 2015, it felt like I fell apart and in 2016 I have rebuilt myself. A lifetime of movement patterns to compensate for some interesting skeletal anomalies, coupled with hyper-laxity in some key...
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...
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