Do you ever find yourself in yoga thinking how far should I bend, should I be able to reach my toes, how much stretch should I feel, how much should I squeeze the muscles? These are great questions to be
Brief yoga videos for stretching wrists and shoulders
Sometimes it’s hard to find more than 5 minutes in the day to sit down and stretch. So if you only have 5 minutes, or even just two, here’s a couple of options for stretching and releasing your shoulders and
Supta padangusthasana stretching hips and legs to relieve back pain (video)
I regularly refer to this pose as one of my favourites and an excellent stretch for trampers. It’s designed to stretch the back of your legs including hamstrings and calves, as well as the outer muscles of the hip joint
Free 20 minute yoga class video for home practice
Christmas is often a chaotic time and all our regular habits fly out the window. Yoga can be a great way to relax and slow down during this time, as well as keeping active. Below is a free 20 minute
Warm-up and coordination challenge for shoulders [video]
Last week I introduced a new way of warming up your shoulders that involves a simple practice of moving your arms through 4 positions. The practice not only warms up your shoulders but can help improve your coordination and focus.
Stepping forward from down dog to a lunge
Many people find it challenging to step from down dog forward to the lunge. This action requires both flexibility and strength. This video, from Baxter Bell Yoga, goes through some tips that will help you step forward to a lunge