Folks often treat pranayama as a method to control the breath. I find that before we might look at the formal pranayama practices a lot of practice can be spent just getting acquainted with it. This practice goes for "4 breathing practices" that I learned from my teacher (Tom Alden) and a way to ...

What is Uddiyana Bandha? Ever heard it cued in class and just not exactly sure what it is/how to do it? Already familiar with it but want to dig a little deeper?This tutorial is for you. Uddiyana Bandha translates to "upward flying lock." It is a mock inhalation performed by pausing at the bottom...

They say the hands are a direct connection to the heart. Bear Grip is made by placing both hands in front of the chest and curling in the fingers of both hands in to form a tight grip with the left hand in front. The kriya is performed by tilting the elbows up and down quickly while pulling on th...

Your hamstrings are not 'tight' they are 'WEAK' - its true. This is one of my favorite ways to increase range of motion by increasing access to strength in the hamstrings. Give it a try... take it seriously and make it hard and you'll quickly see some improvement.

Bolsters are amazing yoga props but they are weirdly expensive. If you don't have one, you can make one with things you find lying around the house. This video shows you how. Grab a bunch of pillows, blankets and towels and let's get to it.

The importance of stepping away from your computer screen explained! What happens to your eyes and your nervous system when you are in front of the computer vs. when you get outside? Tune in to find out.

CARS = Controlled Articular Rotations aka moving your joints the way they are designed to move. Tune in to learn how to mobilize your elbow joints, the important link between the shoulders and wrists. Elbow, wrist or shoulder pain? Check out how well your elbows can move and learn something new a...

You don't need to be on a yoga mat for a mid-afternoon meditation snack. This quick tutorial will show you a couple basic stretches you can do on any chair (even the couch!) to create length in your sides and support a quick meditation practice. A little moment of meditation can completely transf...

Try this cooling breath to bring yourself back into a reasonable temperature this August.