Two poses that will increase your enjoyment of yoga
“I am afraid that I will hurt myself during class.” Alice says to Carol. “I know what you mean” said Carol “ I felt the same way when I first started yoga. My yoga teacher showed me two very powerful...
View ArticleHow do you hurt yourself in yoga class
“Why are there so many people with yoga injuries?” asked Nancy, the receptionist at my physiotherapy clinic. They have been noticing an increase in yoga related injuries over the last couple of years....
View ArticleHow to build your goal posts in Dandasana
The Penguins left winger cut across the ice from the left wing and shot the puck toward the far top corner of the net. The Montreal goalie moved to block it. The Penguins centre waiting in front of the...
View ArticleWhy backing off will move you further in Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
Finally the moment has come! Alice has been working towards this moment for a long time. She is finally going to be able to move on to the next stage of Parivrtta Parsvakonasana. Alice’s shoulder is...
View ArticleWhy there is no rocket factor in Dandasana
3, 2, 1, Ignition! A single pillar of white hot flame lances down against the launch pad as the Soyuz rocket lifts off with the new crew for the International Space Station. But what does a rocket...
View ArticleHow the tree trunk method improves your Dandasana
Bob sees a Black Bear across the meadow. It appears to be searching for something. The bear rears up on its hind legs and takes a step backwards. Bob is relieved that the bear is not coming any closer...
View ArticleFollow your Inner Budgie to get the most out of Konasana
Rupert, the green English Budgie glides across the room. He lifts his ribs, brings his hips forward and lands gently on the branch. Alice noticed that Rupert landed the same way that her yoga teacher...
View ArticleHow to use the Bent Pin technique to protect your lower back in Dandasana
Bob has been watching a lot of TV lately. The Curling Finals are on and he has not been paying attention to his posture while he watches. He has been letting his back round and his chest drop down...
View ArticleHow to use your Edge to stay on the cliff
The hang glider kept going and ran right off the edge of the cliff. He disappeared out of sight only to appear a little while later soaring up into the sky. While it is a good idea for the hang glider...
View ArticleHow the Oil Can improves your wide leg forward fold
Bob is attempting to shut the door on his shed but there is a problem. There is so much rust on the hinge that the door will hardly move. Bob pushes really hard and with a squeal the door reluctantly...
View ArticleHow to use the Two Pots Principle to pick your best Practice Buddy
“Yes, I can go on Wednesday night instead of Tuesday.” Sally responded. Alice was relieved. Her previous practice buddy was not as flexible in her availability as Sally is. Alice’s relationship with...
View ArticleHow to use your Edge and improve Paschimottanasana
“The last time I tried Paschimottanasana I pulled my hamstrings and it took a couple of weeks for them to heal.” thought Alice “I hope this new technique works.” Alice inhales and lifts her torso...
View ArticleHow to find the Edge of your yoga World
The old treasure map shows the way to the island but it shows nothing of the surrounding area. Once you go beyond the edge of the map you are in unknown territory. Your yoga pose is like that old map....
View ArticleHow to stand tall like a mountain in Tadasana
“Boy! Are they ever tall!” thought Alice as she gazed out of the dome car of the train as it approached the Rocky Mountains. This is Alice’s first time seeing the Rocky Mountians. Now she understands...
View ArticleWhy you should follow the Sun’s approach to achieve your yoga goals safely
Bob’s face is turning red. He is holding his breath as he struggles to bind in the twisting yoga pose. He has gone way beyond his edge. “Bob, you have to back off a little bit or you are going to hurt...
View ArticleHow to cure your computer hunch with Dandasana
Bob massaged his aching lower back. It has been getting sore a lot lately the more that he works on his computer. Bob, like a lot of other people, sit at their desk hunched over their computers all day...
View ArticleHow the Rolling Pin Factor works with your Edge
Alice’s teacher is watching Alice working on binding in Marichyasana A. Her hands are almost touching behind her back. “Alice you will have more success with binding if you use the rolling pin factor...
View ArticleHow the Butterfly Factor fixes your shoulders in Dandasana
The butterfly moves gracefully from flower to flower, taking a sip of nectar from each. The butterfly’s colourful wings move back and forth through a very large range of motion as it floats on the air....
View ArticleWhy your teacher adjusts you in a yoga pose
Bob’s hands are almost there. They are so close he can almost feel his fingers touching. Bob is working on holding his hands behind his back in Marichyasana C. Bob has been working towards this goal...
View ArticleHow to Escape the Sour Grapes Trap in your yoga practice
“There is no point in me working on this pose anymore” thinks Alice. “No matter how hard I try I am not making any progress. I am not getting any benefit from it. ” Alice is suffering from the Sour...
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