10-Minute Super Sweet Self-Massage Yoga Flow for Face
Gentle Yoga Relaxation & Self-Care Routine
In this 10-minute video we share a super sweet self-massage flow designed specifically for easing out the tension in your face and head. Follow the video below, or order and download a free video to save to your devices ..read more
Relaxation Props for Hands: Soothe Tension and Relax Your Hard-Working Hands
-with Senior Yoga Teacher Heather Agnew [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8CnpkOEvtE[/embedyt] The other day I did a video about identifying what distracts you in your meditation practice, and what props or tools might help reduce those dist..read more
Make Your Own DIY Eye Pillows for Yoga, Relaxation, and Meditation
Eye pillows can be a wonderful addition to your meditation routine, providing a tangible aid in reducing sensory stimulation, easing tension around the eyes and face, and fostering a deeper sense of relaxation. Below find step-by-step instructions on how to make your own. [embedyt] https://www.you..read more
Musings on Back Pain and My Grandma's Cane
Hello Friends, As many of you know I had a back pain flare up this past month, and had to limit my time at my desk. My injury meant that I didn't send out a newsletter last month, so the news has piled up a bit! Below I have some updates on Gawler & Canberra workshops and some new videos and blog posts that I hope yo..read more
Long Covid and Yoga
Podcast Excerpt and Transcript
Listen in to an excerpt from a recent group coaching discussion with lead trainer Heather Agnew and yoga teachers-in-training on how to adapt our yoga classes to make them safer and more accessible for students returning from illness and experiencing long Covid symptoms.Listen Now:
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What Am I Studying Right Now?
Yoga and Chronic Low Back Pain.
I’ve done two great webinars this week exploring chronic low back pain and movement. While I’m still integrating much of what I’ve learned, I wanted to jot down a few quick notes to share with you some of what’s new in movement applications for low back pain and some of the updates to rese..read more
8 Ways a Hand Towel Can Support Your Yoga Practice
A simple tool for your mind-body movement practice
Props are a great way to support and enhance your practice, but props can be costly, especially if you are buying for a whole class. As a teacher, lugging around bricks, bolsters, straps, mats, and blankets can get tiresome, fill up your car, and, keeping ..read more
Thanks for all your good wishes prior to my recent surgery. My leg is healing very well, and my lungs are…well getting there I suppose. The big news is that I’ll be starting back to weight bearing in a few days! After more than 4 months on crutches, my big job is maintaining reasonable expectations as I return to activity (I'm just so darned excited!). ‘Easy does ..read more
Practicing and Teaching Yoga - Child's Pose
Finding Comfort in Child's Pose
I’ve been part of a few discussions on Child’s Pose lately, had some questions from Grads, and heard some key feedback on teaching, propping, and adjusting Child’s Pose. I’ve jotted down a few notes myself, but would love to hear from other practitioners and teachers on how y..read more
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 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