Yoga Blog

What does the word “exercise” bring up for you? You might think of sweat, going to the gym, lifting heavy things, running, or other activities that require strong exertion and possibly misery. But what if exercise could be enjoyable, or even fun? Instead of calling it “exercise,” call it “movement.” What does “movement” feel likeRead…

The state of your feet affects how your whole body feels. Many years ago I had an acupuncture patient who had a 20 year history of neck pain. She sprained her ankle so severely that she went for physical therapy to assist in her healing. Strengthening her ankle made her neck pain disappear. That’s whenRead…

I love walking for exercise, especially outside. Fresh air, trees, birds, no screens, it’s fabulous. However, sometimes walking hurts, especially when you are over 50. When you are unaware of your posture or body mechanics when you walk, it can cause dysfunction that can lead to discomfort. The hips, hip flexors, neck, lower back, feetRead…

Think about how you sit. If you are a typical human, you probably slouch at least some of the time, especially if you sit at a computer for long periods. Gravity naturally pulls our upper body forward and downward. This compresses the chest, lessening space for the lungs, and strains the muscles of the neckRead…

#5 in the series Pigeon pose/Kapotasana is a wonderful hip opening pose, but can be challenging for multiple reasons. If your hips are tight, which is common in our “sitting” society, practicing this pose can put pressure on your knees, which is the next joint in the chain. If one joint doesn’t move well, stressRead…

Cultivating kindness and gentleness toward yourself Yesterday I was reading a Substack that I adore, called Raising Myles. Marc Typo writes weekly letters to his now almost 2 year old son with vulnerability and love. He writes about his own history living as a black man in the United States and wants to impart his wisdom to hisRead…