These days, I’m dancing between self-preservation and expansion. I’m riding waves of grief and PTSD. So much is unknown, yet so much is known about how I’m feeling, because only my unique inner wisdom reveals my personal truth. It’s up to me to cultivate space for those answers to reveal. It’s the magic roadmap available … Read More
Positive affirmation mantra: I am a balanced and compassionate person
Week three from my online yoga course for stress relief works with this mantra: In week three, we work with the idea of finding balance in life and practicing compassion not only for others, but also ourselves. Balance is an ever-changing thing and what works one day may not work the next. We learn how … Read More
Yoga Pose For Sciatic Nerve Pain | Belly Down ½ Frog
This pose is from my book, “Yoga For Low Back and Hip Health”. In it, you’ll find easy gentle and restorative yoga instruction that anyone can do. You’ll be feeling better in no time, without drugs or surgery. No experience needed: it’s perfect for beginners and advanced yogis alike. Buy online Learn more about this book Read … Read More
Restorative Yoga For SI Joint Pain
This restorative yoga for SI joint pain pose—pelvic tilts—when practiced daily, will help you feel better in no time. This four part breath is designed to release the abs and stretch out tension in the low back area. It’s great to practice after abdominal work and daily to stretch the low back and relieve pain. … Read More
Yoga For Office Workers | Supported Pigeon Pose
This supported hip opener is ideal to relieve built-up tension in the hips from sitting for long periods of time. Most of us, especially women, store emotions in the hips. When we stretch this area with a longer hold, we essentially clear out stagnation in this emotional storehouse, releasing what we are ready to be … Read More
Yoga Pose To Relieve Stress And Counter Jet Lag – Supported Inversion
This safe and gentle supported inversion allows for a change in perspective as you turn your world upside down. Reverse gravity as you allow the organs to rest, shift lymphatic flow, bring fresh blood back to the heart and brain, improve immune function, foster mental clarity and give the legs and feet a much needed … Read More
6 Steps To Soothe Knee Pain Naturally With Yoga
There is no roadmap for life. There is no “how to.” The same is true for our bodies. What may work today may not work tomorrow or it may take on a different series of events. A + B doesn’t always equal C. One morning, I may really need to stretch my low back. The … Read More
Yoga Pose To Relieve Menstrual Cramps – Supported Resting Butterfly
This forward fold is a pose of surrender, is very calming to the nervous system, and is a great yoga pose to relieve menstrual cramps. As your stress level lowers, the low back and hips gently stretch away tension and strengthen the energy flow of the legs. This pose is helpful to relieve menstrual cramps, … Read More
Clear Out Shame in The Solar Plexus with This Therapeutic Yoga Pose
SUPPORTED ½ MOON WITH ARM CIRCLES This restorative side opening position creates space in the hips, low back, intercostal muscles of the ribs and shoulders. The pelvis naturally realigns while tension is eased in the low back. Tension in the side body restricting the diaphragm is cleared, so breathing becomes easier. Lungs are strengthened and … Read More