Why You Can’t Bind Your Arms in Yoga (Spoiler Alert: It’s Not Your Arm Length!)

Dec 10, 2024

You’re happily flowing on the mat, gliding through poses, and then the sequence lands you in Utthita Parsvakonasana (extended side angle pose). One arm reaches overhead, the other rests on your thigh, and everything feels just right.

Until the teacher cues: “You can stay here, or you...

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Why Contentment Beats Happiness: Embrace Santosha for a Fulfilled Life

Nov 28, 2024

There’s one thing everyone is searching for, right along with a solid crow pose: happiness.

We’re all a bit like Indiana Jones, engaged in the ultimate treasure hunt. After all, if we’re happy, we “have it all”, or so we’ve been told.

Think back to the last...

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Five Reasons Why Everyone Should Practice Arm Balances

Nov 22, 2024

When people discover I devote my life to teaching arm balances I get 50 shades of reactions.
Some say, “But that’s not yoga,” while others gush, “How cool, but I could never do that.” And then where are the classics: “If only I was younger/stronger/[insert...

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3 Golden Rules to Successfully Grow Your Yoga Business on Social Media

Nov 14, 2024

If you are a yoga teacher trying to grow your business, social media can be an incredible tool. Through social media, you can connect with students who truly resonate with your unique teaching style. In my case, that’s coffee lovers, arm balances and inversions enthusiasts and yogis that...

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Downward Facing Dog: Is It Really a Resting Pose?

Nov 11, 2024

If you've ever practiced yoga, you’ve definitely done Downward Facing Dog, probably more times than you can count! Adho Mukha Svanasana is possibly the most recognizable yoga asana but, despite its fame, it can be often misunderstood. It’s frequently offered by teachers as a...

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Understanding And Overcoming Fear: Winning On and Off the Mat

Nov 01, 2024

Arm balances are some of the most exciting and rewarding poses in yoga. But if you’re new to them—or have tried and taken a spill—fear can feel like a giant roadblock between you and that next step. Whether it’s fear of falling, failing, or just looking silly, these...

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The Beginner’s Mind: Building Strong Foundations

Oct 29, 2024

In our fast-paced world, we all love immediate gratification, and want to learn new skills quickly and easily. But what if the key to real growth lies not in speed, but in embracing what’s known as “beginner’s mind”?

Beginner’s mind is a mindset that can transform...

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How to Avoid Knee Pain in Your Yoga Practice

Oct 21, 2024

Many yoga practitioners experience knee pain during their practice. Barring any actual medical conditions, the good news is that you can take steps to avoid it! In this article, we’ll explore tips and modifications to help you practice safely and enjoyably.

Is yoga good or bad for your...

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How Yoga Teachers Can Overcome Imposter Syndrome: Two Proven Methods

Oct 10, 2024

Understanding Imposter Syndrome.

Do you ever think, "I’m not good enough," or "Who am I to share this with people? There are others who know so much more than me." When I first started teaching yoga, I struggled a lot with imposter syndrome. It took time to stop the self-doubt and finally...

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Myofascial Release: The Shortcut To Flexibility And Pain Relief

Oct 04, 2024

What is myofascial release and why is everyone talking about it?

Let’s start from the beginning.

Fascia is a connective tissue that runs through our body from head to toes like a never ending web.

It surrounds, protects and innervates every organ, bone, muscle and structure in your body,...

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