After I shared my recent article about alternative arm positions in pincha, I got quite a few comments and emails recommending different prop setups for forearm stand (click here if you have not had the chance to check the article out yet!).

A lot of people suggested using straps around the upper a...

For the longest time, I thought my forearm stand problem was a strength problem.

Every time I kicked up into pincha, my elbows would slide apart, my chest would drop toward the floor, and my face would end up much closer to the ground than felt comfortable. No matter how much I tried to “hug everyt...

You've probably heard it a gazillion times in yoga class: "Flex your foot to protect your knee."

This cue usually appears when you're in some kind of "figure 4" shape (think pigeon pose, tree pose, or any variation where your knee is bent and your hip is externally rotated.)

But here's the thing: ...

If you've ever settled into pigeon pose only to feel that sharp, uncomfortable twinge in your knee, you're not alone. I hear this all the time: "Nat, my knee hurts as soon as I get into that position. I don't know what's going on. What can I do to help it?"

Here's the thing that might surprise you:...

Ever try planning a yoga class and feel like your brain just hit Ctrl+Alt+Delete…twice?

You’ve got a million poses bouncing around your head and absolutely no idea how any of them are supposed to fit together, and somehow, some way, you’re expected to turn this mess into a smooth, flowing class.

H...