Vinyasas are one of those things that show up in almost every flow yoga class (heck it's even in the class name!)…yet quite often no one ever really explains them.

For the longest time, I stumbled my way through plank - chaturanga - up dog - down dog whenever my teacher called out "take your vinyas...

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...

If you've ever been in class and your teacher cues you to move from Warrior 1, to Warrior 2, to Crescent Pose in three breaths flat, you’ve probably noticed something…

No one tells you what to do with your feet.

Teachers talk about “opening your hips” or “cartwheeling your arms,” but the foundatio...

Ever been in yoga class and heard your teacher say: “Push your heels down to the floor!” as you're moving into Downward Facing Dog? 

It’s one of the most common cues...and so many students (and very often, teachers) treat it like the ultimate goal of Adho Mukha Svanasana. 

Here’s the problem: forc...

You’re in yoga class and the teacher calls out Skandasana. You shift your weight to the side, start to lower down, and then poof... your heel pops off the floor like the mat suddenly turned into lava.

Sound familiar? It probably shows up in Malasana too. And the cue you usually get in class? “Just ...

If you’ve ever been in Downward Dog, heard your teacher call out “Flip your dog!” and then two breaths later say “Wild Thing!”, you’ve probably paused mid-flow wondering: are these the same pose, or two completely different shapes?

And then sometimes “Rock Star” gets tossed into the mix, just to mak...

Your Ultimate Guide to Pigeon Pose: Alignment Tips, Modifications and Next-Level Variations

Pigeon Pose is one of those yoga poses that everyone loves to hate. I get it, it can feel awkward, uncomfortable, or even downright painful if your hips aren’t ready. I used to struggle with it for years. Bu...