Is your back feeling achy or do you feel a bit sluggish? Twisting postures can be very soothing yet energizing. Making repetitive movements that compress your lower back creates tension and depletes your energy. This is especially true if you tend to sit down for work for many hours at a time. Try some feel-good twists to stretch your spine and relieve some back tension. 5 feel good twisty Yoga poses to try 1. Thread the needle Thread the needle is a great way to open the shoulder[...]
There are many benefits to doing yoga at home. Not only is it more comfortable, you'll also save lots of time and money. Plus, it would be easier to cultivate a daily practice at home rather than in a studio. It's definitely worthwhile to attend yoga classes but if you're wondering how to start yoga at home, it's as easy as 1-2-3-4. There are only four steps to it! How to start yoga at home 1. Get a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes You need a yoga mat so you can do the posture[...]
The holidays are made special by spending time with our loved ones and creating beautiful memories. But it can also be quite busy and stressful. A Mayo Clinic article says that “Nearly a quarter of Americans reported feeling ‘extreme stress’ come holiday time." There’s gift shopping, house decorating, cooking, hosting families and countless other tasks that need tending to. Don’t forget to take breaks whenever you’re feeling overwhelmed. Try these gentle and mindful yoga poses for t[...]
It can be intimidating to try backbends. There are many advanced variations of backbend yoga poses but it's best to slowly work your way through them. Start with gentle poses and progress toward more difficult ones. Backbends are often referred to as heart openers because practicing them opens the space around your chest. Here are 6 easy backbends to try for beginners. 1. Sphinx Sphinx is the perfect starting point for practicing backbends. While it may look very relaxing, the muscl[...]
There is so much to learn and explore at this 3-day international yoga event for yogis and spiritual seekers! The Berlin Yoga Conference, to be held July 9-11, 2021 has an exciting program featuring world renowned gurus and yoga teachers including Kino MacGregor, Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Ph.D. and Yogacharya Lalit. This international yoga event has a robust program featuring seven sessions each day. It's virtual so you can get inspired, network and learn from anywhere in the world! I am proud t[...]