Each month my Patreon community votes for the theme of the two exclusive classes they receive each month. This month's 30-minute 40-minute class was all about the shoulders. Sometimes it's a struggle to get things into the class, or there are different variations to include. The result is a complimentary shorter 10-minute routine of shoulder mobility yoga. Shoulders are a super interesting joint. It's one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. It's been reported that the …
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How to use a yoga balance pad & why
Five years ago I did a review of a fun new yoga prop. Five years later I am still using this prop and decided it was time for an update! If you're looking for a change from the usual yoga props, then maybe challenge yourself with a yoga balance pad. Disclosure: I received a complimentary yoga balance pad from Clever Yoga. However, all opinions are my own and I only recommend products I truly love and use. Links in this post may be affiliate links. You can view the video on …
Yoga equipment for home practice – A guide to yoga props
So many people right now, are realizing how important a yoga practice is. Plus, with studios shutting, and gyms closed we're all having to figure out yoga at home. Well, consider this post a guide to yoga equipment for home practice. A yoga props 101 if you will. Disclosure: Links in this post may be affiliate links. I'm going to start with complete beginner section then move through intermediate/advanced. Whether you're a newbie, a regular, or you practice daily, there is something for …
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5 Benefits of Pranayama – 15 minute yoga breathing exercises for beginners
The last couple of weeks have been a bit of a struggle for me. I've battled insomnia, conflicting emotions, and hormones. One thing I've always found beneficial in times of stress or anxiety is pranayama. Breath work. Seriously, it's so good for us. In this post I want to share 5 benefits of pranayama plus the breathing exercises I personally do combining pranayama and restorative yoga. Story time. I wasn't an regular practitioner of breathing exercises until a year ago. I should mention …
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5 tips for improving a yoga pose – You can do it!
Strap yourselves in for a trip back in time, to when I first began a journey on improving a yoga pose. The pose in question? Baddha Konasana, butterfly pose. You see I'd been doing the pose, but with my knees up around my ears. Then in yoga teacher training, I discovered the correct alignment for butterfly pose. And a journey on releasing my ego, and providing support began. Instead, I subdued my ego and provided some support for my pelvis to get my knees at the same height as my hip …
Why it’s important to do your nemesis yoga pose
What's your nemesis yoga pose? Not sure what a nemesis yoga pose is? Well imagine you're in yoga class and the instructor calls out the pose you hate. We all have one (I sure do!) and we avoid it like the plague. Maybe it's the time you pop to the bathroom, or wipe sweat off your face, adjust your yoga pants or some other time wasting tactic you can think of till the pose is over and you can join back in. Cos frankly you'd rather sweep the yoga floor than do pigeon pose (just me?). Well my …
Approved! Presenting at the Yoga Expo next year
In September I presented a workshop on "moving through fear" at the Yoga Studio. Fear is something I've dealt with all my life. The problem with fear is that left unchallenged it can control you, and cage you. This can limit your potential. Honestly, it's only been the last few years I've been holding up a middle finger to fear and pursuing my passions. One of my biggest passions is educating and presenting. Which when combined with a fear of judgement and imposter syndrome (specifically in …
Enhancing your yoga practice
This post on Enhancing your yoga practice is sponsored by Natural Scents Chakra Essential oils and may contain affiliate links. For many people when they begin a yoga practice it's either at a gym, or watching a video at home. That's how we get you hooked! It's like Fight Club, except everybody is talking about it. However it's easy to get complacent and plateau with your yoga. Today I'm sharing 7 tips for enhancing your yoga practice. Whether you're looking for physical, psychological or …
Yoga body scan, a 10-minute mindfulness practice
Years ago when I first started teaching yoga, I had a very strong asana-based practice. I was not teaching yoga as a practice but as a workout. The more I educated myself and uncovered the truth of yoga, uniting body-mind, and breathe, my practice and teaching changed forever. At Yoga Nook we begin each practice with a yoga body scan to ground us in the practice. Grounding yourself at the beginning of practice can be done in many ways. Whether bringing awareness to the senses, breath, or …