This month I wanted to write about consent cards, but in my aim to get this news update out in a timely manner, I'll save the larger discussion for later. But if you are wondering what consent cards are, in brief, they are simple flip cards (paper, wood, etc) that each student places on their mat either in the Yes or No position to indicate their wishes to receive or not to rec..read more
This month's free yoga podcast is all about twisting. You can listen to the podcast here [s3audio s3url="All About Twisting.mp3" /] Or download and save this 20 minute discussion here, or read the transcript below: I got a great question recently from a yoga teacher who was inquiring about twists, and her question (..read more
The invention of the sticky yoga mat thirty years ago has made our modern practice of asana safer and more supported, and allows us to create a space for yoga wherever we go. However, for all the wonderful things that your yoga mat brings to your practice, there are those little annoyances that can take your mind off of your practice – when what we want our mat to do is let..read more
Sequencing Yoga Classes for Routine and Variety
I had a great question this week from a recent yoga teacher training graduate about sequencing for her new yoga classes, and it got me to thinking about how we sequence our own home practice each day, week, month, and year. What informs our decisions about what to practice, when to practice, and how often we should do..read moreThis Thai Yoga Massage technique is really easy to give and is most delicious to receive. The technique involves walking on your receivers feet, and it brings relaxation to the whole body. To begin, have your receiver lying face down on a soft but stable surface like a few yoga mats or blankets, with both of you either in socks or bare feet. Set their f..read more