Megan Sety Yoga – Page 11 – Former yoga teacher in Wellington New Zealand

Less is more – Will/does this hurt?

I’m working my way through an online course on integrating yoga therapeutics into rehabilitation. If you’re interested, it’s freely online from Smart Safe Yoga (just ask me for the code for free access). The course kicked off the second week

Utthita parsvakonasana or extended side angle pose 101

Throughout these tips I occasionally focus on the basic steps or how to of a common yoga pose. Utthita parsvaokonasana or extended side angle pose is regular in my classes. As you might guess it helps stretch the side of

Alternatives to sun salutations that take the weight off your hands and wrists [video]

If you have wrists injuries, you may want to avoid some of the repetitive positions in a yoga class that put weight on the hands – particularly the sun salutation sequence that includes down dog and plank. This brief video

Options for child’s pose when you’re skipping sun salutations [video]

Sometimes in a yoga class, you may choose to skip sun saluations, or the sequence that includes down dog, plank and press ups. I will often suggest that people take a rest in child’s pose, but that doesn’t mean you

Why do I say namaste? (updated 19 January 2021)

Update: I wrote the post below in September 2018. Since then I’ve learned that saying namaste at the end of a yoga class is not a yoga tradition. It is both a misuse of the word and cultural appropriation. I’ve

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – Breathe easy with Hikitia te hā

To get ready for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori | Māori Language Week 2018 which kicks off on 10th September, I thought I would share a calming breathing exercise that uses Te Reo Māori and draws on Te Ao

Using even breathing to relax – how to [audio]

This breathing practice or pranayama is helpful for relaxing. It involves matching the length of your inhale to your exhale. I’ve previously described how to do this breathing practice but it can be easier listening to someone rather than reading

What is restorative yoga?

Restorative yoga is different from other styles of yoga. It’s focused on supporting your body in resting postures to slowly release tension and stress. You can use bolsters or pillows, and blankets to support your body in different positions for

Alignment of knees, hips and feet in lunges [video]

Lunges are an excellent stretch for the muscles of the hips, legs and even the feet. It is a stretch or position that is possible for many people despite having tight muscles or limited flexibility. Because it’s quite easy to

Firelog pose to stretch buttocks and glutes [video]

Firelog pose can be an excellent stretch for the glutes (buttocks) and outer hips. I find it particularly useful after a lot of cycling. The full version of the pose isn’t physically possible for many people because it requires that