This forearm stretch pulls on fascia tissue to help release tension. These muscles become tight from things like computer use and crimping movements in rock climbing.
Stretching the forearms Part 2
Stretching the forearms Part 1
This stretch for the forearms pulls on fascia tissue to help release tension. These muscles become tight from things like computer use and crimping movements in rock climbing.
Why there are no headstands or shoulderstands in my classes
Headstands and shoulderstands can pose significant risk of injury to the cervical spine including the vertebrae, muscles and fascia.
Using restorative yoga to relax
Restorative yoga is more than just getting comfortable with extra pillows. It offers relaxation by stretching fascia, triggering the rest and digest response and supporting conscious relaxation like meditation.
What is mantra meditation?
Mantra meditation is repeating either out loud or silently to yourself a word, phrase or syllable as a form of meditation.
Guided meditation – letting thoughts come and go
Try my 20 minute audio recording of a guided meditation and explore the idea of letting thoughts come and go.
Thrive versus survive – the story of the lemon tree
Story of the lemon tree is way to explore the different between thriving and just surviving and coping.
Alternate nostril breathing including visualisation [audio] (updated 15 July 2023)
This brief audio recording walks through how to do alternate nostril breathing including an option to visual the practice if you would rather not use your fingers to control your nostrils.
Ask not if you can do it, but why you are doing it
Every part of our anatomy affects not only if we can do a yoga position, but also what the purpose of doing the pose actually is.
Tolasana 101
Tolasana or scale pose, requires core, arm and upper body strength. This gentle version is accessible to most people.