I recently watched Shakti Mhi’s video, The Search for Self-Realization. In it, she talks about yoga as means of clarifying your perception of reality. However, she makes it clear that yoga is not the only means: If you want to … Continue reading
Half Hero Upward-Facing Bow Variation
If you’re comfortable in upward facing bow (also known as wheel or urdhva dhanurasana) and half supine hero pose, (ardha supta virasana) why not combine them? Begin in half supine hero. If you cannot get onto your back comfortably in … Continue reading
Dancing Cat
Dancing cat is a great way to strengthen low back muscles without hyper-extending the spine, which can be uncomfortable for many people. Start on all fours. As you inhale, extend your left leg behind you. As you exhale, draw the … Continue reading
Yoga For Cyclists
I recently taught a Yoga For Cyclists workshop at Mission Cliffs, and I wanted to put some suggestions out there for those of who couldn’t make it, and a refresher out there for those of you who did! Cyclists tend … Continue reading
Put the Kibosh on Upper Back Tension
Check out my latest post on the Yoga Mayu blog: You may be surprised to know that tight chest muscles are often the culprit behind aching shoulder, upper back, and neck muscles. Writing e-mails, texting friends or driving to work, … Continue reading
Full Bird of Paradise
Easy bird of paradise seems to come up relatively frequently in the classes I attend, but I don’t often see full bird of paradise, so I thought I’d offer it to you. Begin in high lunge, with you left leg … Continue reading
Mindful Relationships: The Five Love Languages
In my last Mindful Relationships post, I considered the idea of holding your partner as the object of your meditation, constantly working to perceive them as they truly are and to serve them based on this accurate perception. Considering the … Continue reading
Scissors
The other day in class, someone asked me if we could do “I don’t know what it’s called… ‘scissors?’” and gave me a quick demo. “Oh!” I said, “You mean Eka Pada Koundiyanasana II” “Yeah… what does that translate to?” … Continue reading
Mindful Relationships: Your Piece of the Universe
When my husband and I were planning our wedding, we chose to write our own vows to make sure they really meant something to us. Easier said than done, especially after being immersed in a bunch of yoga philosophy! If … Continue reading
High Lunge Twist and Bend
I recently attended a yoga class in which the instructor had us flow through this twisted backbend variation on high lunge, and I just loved it! Start in high lunge with the left leg forward and right leg back, making … Continue reading