If you've been kicking up to handstand over and over hoping that this time will be the time you finally stick it...I've got news for you.

You probably won't.

Why? Because you can't progress with just repetition alone. You need to prepare properly.

Handstand isn't just about being strong enough or...

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:...

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 been in yoga class, heard your teacher cue, “Crow pose…grab a block!” and instantly thought, "Okay but…why? And what exactly am I supposed to do with this rectangular mystery object?"

Same.

Blocks are one of the most useful tools in yoga (especially for arm balances) but most of us were never...

Twisting arm balances aren’t just for show. These poses require coordination. Your spine needs to rotate, your side body has to engage, your arms have to hold you steady, and your legs have to lift. ALL AT ONCE. It’s like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube while standing on a tightrope. It's no wonder e...

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...

“I can’t do yoga, I can’t even touch my toes. See? My hamstrings are too tight.”
If I had a dollar for every time someone mentioned the hamstrings in a yoga conversation, I’d be writing this from my private island.

Tight hamstrings are one of the reasons people might feel intimidated by yoga. And to...

Yoga quiz time: what’s a pose that’s an inversion, a backbend and looks like a total badass move?
If you guessed Chinstand (aka Ganda Berundhasana), congratulations, you nailed it!

This pose is dynamite!

• A fierce backbend
• A gravity defying inversion
• A challenge to get into and hold

Rooted...