Do you have days when it is painful to stretch your low belly?
Have a hard time doing yoga postures on the floor because of back, hip, knee, or wrist pain?
Very often people experiencing pain from endometriosis, a bladder flare, or back pain might think that it is not possible for […]
Extended Side Angle is a posture that pairs well with Warrior 2 and Reverse Warrior. It is a nice option to have as a standing computer break and pairs well with deep, mindful breathing.
Let’s take a deeper dive into the creation of the shape of the posture, benefits, […]
by Lesley T. Hoey, D.P.T., C.Y.T.
“One day I realized it was time to give up my identity as someone “with a bad back”, and that, in fact, I had achieved a “better-than-ever” recovery from the motorcycle accident.”
“Your body is the harp of your soul. It is yours to bring forth […]
If you experience persistent pain in your pelvis, back, shoulder, or neck, you might have an unconscious tendency to protect yourself by increasing rigidity in your body. The Cat/Cow Pose help to undo that stiffness.
This might look like holding your shoulders up toward your ears, holding your breath, and abdominal […]
As always, the content of this blog is offered for informational purposes only. Please seek proper medical advice when recovering from any surgery and returning to a yoga program.
The fourth trimester is full of ups and downs. You are over the moon with your new little love while being absolutely […]
Five Pointed Star, like Goddess Pose, is a power posture. How much space can you take up? How easeful can you be in this expansive posture?
Allow your feet to plug down into the ground. Feel the gravitational pull from the waist down. At the same time, feel the […]
The statistics about pelvic pain are startling. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 11 men will experience pelvic pain in their lifetime.
Navigating pelvic pain can be like navigating the labyrinth—there can be a lot of twists and turns on your way to your center of relief. In addition to […]
Mountain Pose is one of the most practiced and functional postures in yoga.
It’s popular because it serves as a home base for all of the standing postures. If you are in a group yoga class and working through a series of Sun Salutations, you are coming in and out of […]
Warrior 1 is a popular standing posture that can be performed with your hand on a wall or seated on a chair for extra support or balance.
Warrior 1 with wall support
I hope you enjoyed last month’s post about using a half foam roller.
Let’s chat about ways to use the full length foam roller so you can increase mobility and decrease stiffness right in the privacy of your own home.
Rolling out the IT band is one of the more popular […]
