Headaches After Hot Yoga
Recently, we were contacted by a student who said he was experiencing long-lasting headaches after class. After responding to the email, it seemed like a good topic to bring to the blog. Certainly, he is not alone in this. Here’s our correspondence: Good...
A Downward Dog Tutorial
Here is a short video of Annie teaching a stable downward dog yoga pose. Downward dog is commonly a source of sore shoulders and hands. Much of this strain can be eliminated by opening the feet hip-width apart and finding a generous bend in the knees. It is not...
10 Things That Are Best Done When Hydrated
Here are 10 ways that you can take advantage of great hydration: Dentistry and surgery: Hydrated tissues bleed less, and are less likely to become infected and heal faster. Sleeping: You sleep better when hydrated, though you may need to pee, mostly it helps with...
Beginner’s Mind
Four years ago I was brand new to yoga. I had taken yoga classes before, but honestly, I walked out of many of them. It’s hard to show up new. It’s hard to show up, period. One thing I’ve learned on the journey is that hard is ok and can become easier with support....
