Michelle offers free yoga classes through the YouTube Channel, Michelle Cawley Yoga.
Practicing restorative yoga before bed is a wonderful way to shift into a restful state of being that supports sound sleep. Give this 30-minute practice a try and let me know in the comments below how you slept. I'm going to go out on a limb and say 'like a rock!'
Read MorePlank pose uses the same cues in mountain pose but now you're weight-bearing. There are many variations of plank, we'll cover two of them here: high plank and knee down plank pose.
Read MoreAre you experiencing pain in your lower back? If so, this class is for you. Backaches can be caused by a handful of things. We’ll cover one reason today — lack of core engagement.
While working at my desk or cooking dinner, I recently noticed that I’m splaying my ribs open and that I’m arching my lower back (also known as an anterior tilt of the pelvis). This causes the muscles around my lumbar spine to ache. And so, I find myself craving stretches that lengthen the muscles in and around my back — just like the ones we’ll do in this 30-minute yoga practice. Join me, won’t you?
Read MoreDownward Facing Dog or Adho Mukha Svanasana pose is considered an inversion because your hips are above your head. It's also used to warm up or build heat in the body, and as a pose to transition from one asana or posture to the next. In this video, I’ll teach you how to find a sturdy downdog in your body.
Read MoreIn this 30-minute restorative yoga class, I invite you to explore how the body feels. By tuning into the subtle sensations of the body, we're able to feel for what might be achy or sore and make adjustments that suit our needs right now. Maybe you need more support. Maybe you need to come out of the pose altogether. What does your body need right now to feel good?
Read MoreMaintaining a strong core is important for a happy and healthy back. In this quick ab workout, we target the obliques in three different core strengthening exercises. Grab a block and meet me on your mat!
Read MoreYoga props are not for beginners only. They’re tools used to provide support, find proper alignment, and build strength. In this blog post, I share four different ways to use yoga blocks to elevate your practice.
Read MoreStanding Forward Fold or Uttanasana pose stretches the entire backside of the body and is known to soothe the nervous system. With feet hip-width apart and parallel, fold forward from your hips. Allow your head and arms to dangle over your legs. Option to grab opposite elbows and sway slightly. If you're holding tension in the jaw, circle the jaw or yawn out loud.
Read MoreHalf Lift or Ardha Uttanasana stretches the hamstrings and is used to transition from standing to plank or downdog when moving through a vinyasa flow. Your inhale brings you into a flat back with the belly pressing towards the spine, long through the side seams, shoulder heads hug towards the pelvis and in towards the midline, long through the back of the neck.
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