You don’t have to suffer through wrist pain during or after a yoga practice. I’ve been there before — your wrists hurt after a yoga class and you’re not sure why. Lucky for you, there are a handful (pun intended, lol!) of ways to alleviate sore wrists and avoid a wrist injury. Let’s break it down.

What's the difference between standing splits and warrior three?

In this video, I give a quick overview and examples of open hip postures and closed hip postures, and I offer the key differences between warrior three (Virabhadrasana III in Sanskrit) and standing splits.

35-min Yoga Practice – Yoga for an Open Heart

In this 35-minute practice, I quickly go over the importance of arcing up and over in your backbends versus going straight back. Then, we get into the practice. You’ll want to have two blocks or two water bottles handy.

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The Asanas – Warrior Two Tutorial

Virabhadrasana II is a foundational pose used in the physical practice of yoga. In this video, I break down how to establish your foundation and common misalignments to be aware of through the front knee and pelvis.

What does it mean to root down?

‘Root down to rise up’ is a commonly used phrase in yoga. You might hear this expression in class but not understand what it means or how to apply it throughout your practice. That is until you experience how the physical practice impacts you on and off of the mat.

In this blog post, we’ll go over the difference between feeling grounded and ungrounded. In addition, I offer a handful of questions to ask yourself regularly. And I’ll give you a few yoga poses to explore.

How to Improve Your Online Yoga Class Experience

Practicing yoga in a brick-and-mortar studio isn’t always an option these days. Thankfully, we have more virtual yoga classes at our fingertips than ever before. If you’re eager to continue your spiritual practice at home or you want to get a workout in, you’ll need a few things first. In this blog post, I share with you tips for finding the perfect space, how to set the stage before class, options for winding down after class, and household items you can use as substitutes for standard yoga props.

Day 7 of Yoga for Beginners – Vinyasa Flow to Restorative Yoga

This 32-min yoga practice combines vinyasa flow with restorative yoga. We’ll spend the first 12-minutes getting excess energy out before moving into longer holds in resting postures. Grab two bed pillows, two blocks or two decorative pillows, and 1-2 blankets from around the house. I’ll meet you at the top of your mat.

Day 6 of Yoga for Beginners – Guided Meditation

The purpose of today's class is two-fold:

Share with you a handful of ways to find a comfortable meditation seat
Then, sitting or meditating for 5 minutes with the goal of increasing to 10 minutes

Let's find a comfortable seat.

Day 5 of Yoga for Beginners – Twisting Vinyasa Flow

Today’s class starts with a quick overview of how to find core integration in your body. Then with the use of the breath, we explore twists. Twists are an integral component of a yoga practice. They can be seated or standing, and help maintain mobility of the spine. It's recommended that we twist one to two times per day to maintain a healthy range of motion. Closed twists (e.g., lord of the fishes or a revolved crescent) should be avoided when pregnant because they can reduce blood flow and limit the baby's space. You’ll need two blocks or two water bottles for this practice.