Entries tagged with “Yoga Poses”
5 Yoga Poses for Stress Relief
Yoga is an incredibly powerful tool for stress management. Try this sequence of five poses to calm down, relax, and recenter yourself.
A Body at Rest: Restorative Yoga Triggers Your Relaxation Response
I was having coffee with an old friend when I found myself interrupted—repeatedly—by a series of “helpful” reminders and messages from my smartphone. With each blrrpt, …
Emotional Intelligence: A Practice for the Chakras
In last week’s post, I talked about the vital importance of emotional intelligence. Medical professionals are learning that a huge, overlooked reason many North Americans get sick …
Flex Your Butt Core: Build Hip Strength With These Yoga Poses
Tight hips? Tight muscles are usually weak muscles. A stronger butt creates looser, healthier hips. Here's are some “butt core” yoga poses to strengthen your hips.
The Art of Balance: Mastering Headstand
Sometimes the only way to see things clearly is to turn my world upside down.
The Stickiness of Stillness: The Challenges of Corpse Pose
When I was a kid, I hated naptime. I would lie down in the cot like everyone else and watch my little kid friends drift off into a blissful sleep. I would fidget, giggle, and somet…
What’s Hiding in Your Hips?
Yoga teachers often refer to the pelvis as “the junk drawer of emotions.” To let go of past emotional states, you have to let the hips get unstuck.