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Chronic Health Issue: What Choices do we Have?
I have joined the ranks of those who live with a chronic health issue. Surely, I did not see this coming. I truly manage and monitor my health quite closely. And I also try to follow all the rules...
Misalignment in our Bones – Our Strong and Weak Sides
When my Yoga students come to me with postural issues, I frequently remind them that our muscles hold our bones in place. Therefore, when bones show signs of misalignment, we must first look to the...
Strong Bones: How Yoga Builds Them!
As a teacher of Chair Yoga for seniors, I hear many stories from my students about their health. Some of my favorites are their “near fall” stories. I like when my students catch themselves before...
Factoids about Aging we Need to Know
Sharing is Caring When we find a good book or movie, we love to share it with a friend. Thankfully, Justine recommended this book to me: Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul...
Mentor Teacher: Who Should I Study and Train With?
Are you interested in learning more about Yoga? If you are looking to pursue Yoga Teacher Training or add to your current knowledge, I have some suggestions. Most importantly, find a Mentor Teacher...
Knee Pain Before it Rains – Two Things to Prevent It
Do you experience knee pain when the weather is about to change? For years, the knee I injured long ago while playing sports would start to ache before it would rain. Much to my delight, despite all...
Piriformis Syndrome: A Gentle Approach for Relief
Teaching Yoga is great fun, but it can overwork our bodies. When I moved to Hawaii, I really noticed how more 'rest' days of not teaching allowed my body to heal at a much deeper level. When I...
How Yoga Promotes a Balanced Mood
When we find ourselves feeling out of sorts, chances are, we’re experiencing the natural highs and lows of being human. When such a funk leads to feeling regularly anxious, lethargic or both, we may...
Move in Different Ways – Why we Need Vector Variation
My workshop with Tom Myers! I recently attended an anatomy workshop with Tom Myers, author of Anatomy Trains. For two days, I was a student! I took notes, learned new things and assimilated them...
Cautionary Poses for Low Back Conditions
Low Back conditions are fairly common in the 50+ population. Examples are Lumbar Disc Damage and SI Joint Dysfunction. Both of these create an instability in the spine that can be compromised in...