Neck pain is one of the most common types of pain in the age of smartphones and desk jobs. The extra strain on the neck muscles often results in headaches as the neck connects the brain to the rest of the body through the spine. Due to the presence of the important...
As a yoga instructor, one of the most common complaints I hear from my students is back pain. This makes sense because, according to the American College of Physicians, lower back pain is one of the most common reasons for all doctor visits in the U.S. Whether...
It’s a big name in the yoga world, yet many students and even teachers are unclear about what the term “hatha yoga” means. But of all the many yoga styles, THIS is the one that we should understand better! Why? Because it’s probably what we...
This year has been wild for many reasons, including the COVID pandemic. To make matters worse, all of this self-isolation time has forced many of us to work from home, which often means work-from-the-couch. And this can be absolutely AWFUL when it comes to back, neck,...
Regularly stretching your muscles and building strength around your joints not only eases aches and pains that come with tight muscles, but it also protects the joints from being damaged. And it seems like more people could use a little bit of yoga to help them with...
(Urdhva Dhanurasana): Techniques, Benefits, Variations Level – Advanced Wheel Pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana) Wheel Pose Prep & Practice 1 Beginning on back with knees bent, feet flat on mat. Bring feet parallel, hip width apart and as close to seat as possible....
