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Ask a Yoga Question

September 30, 2014

Keep submitting your yoga questions! This week's questions:

When you started to teach yoga, did you think it might take away your practice as a student?
Do you have any tips for IT band syndrome?
What is the difference between aligning the front heel with the arch of the back foot and the front heel with the back heel in warriors?
Any tips or advice on how to start yoga at home?
I have migraines. I'm getting it sorted out medically, but what poses should I avoid? Is there any way to continue my practice without making it worse?
My shoulders round forward in chaturanga, what should I do?

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Confessions of a Yoga Teacher: Disappointing class with a Rockstar Yogi

September 30, 2014

You know those rockstar yogis? The superstar ones from instagram who have, like, a million and a half followers? I always go to one of their workshops if they're coming my way because I honestly feel that everyone has something unique to share. Everyone knows something that I don't know, so if there's an opportunity to learn, I should.

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How to do Sun Salutation B

September 28, 2014

By request, I'm bringing it back to basics today with Surya Namaskar B. This variation of sun salutation is a basic flow in Ashtanga yoga that's comprised of seven poses:

Weekend Recap

September 28, 2014

My weekend started off a huge disappointment (more on that in this week's Confessions post), but it ended nicely, which I suppose I prefer over the reverse.

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10 Minute Gentle Yoga for Neck and Shoulders

September 26, 2014

If you're one of those people who experiences chronic mild neck and shoulder pain, this little video might be your next favorite thing. It's a very slow practice (don't be expecting to work up a sweat), with the goal to gently release neck and shoulder tension.