Alice is getting distracted during her yoga class. This is unusual for her. She is usually very focused. There is something different this time. So what is different? There are a couple of students in the class that are not doing the poses that the teacher is leading the class through. This is really throwing […]
Different plants require different amounts of water and frequency of watering. Some like it wet – Water lilies as you would imagine based on the name require lots and lots of water. Some like it dry – Cacti are in the desert and get by on very little water. Some like it just right – […]
Do you ever wonder why sometimes your wrists hurt when you do Upward Facing Dog and that other times they do not hurt at all. What is different between one time and the next. How can you adjust yourself in the pose to always avoid the pain in your wrists. What is upward facing dog […]
The Green Army has already occupied all of Europe, North America and Africa, now they are advancing on South America. The Red Army in South America is marshaling its defenses at its borders in an attempt to keep the Green army from invading and establishing a beachhead in its territory. Does this sound like a […]
It is time to go. But it is snowing outside. It does not make any difference. You made the commitment, and now it is time to go. Besides your companion is just itching to get out the door and get started on the nightly walk that you do together. The two of you have been […]
Early I published an article that told you how to protect your neck when doing Pashimottanasana by avoiding the turtle effect. Here is a brief excerpt Bob is struggling to reach his feet in Pashimottasana. Bob’s head has almost disappeared into his shoulders. He has lifted his shoulder blades a long way up towards his […]
Alice came to me with a problem the other day. She is trying to hold on to her toe in Ardha Baddha Padma Pashimottanasana. Every time she gets a hold of her foot, her hand keeps sliding off. It is like her foot is really slippery. Her hand will not stay in place. Alice has […]
Alice is getting ready for work. The lunches for the kids are already made. She has checked her email to make sure that there are no more crises. Alice has already canceled her yoga practice because her husband is unable to take their oldest child to music class tonight. Now it is time to get […]
The Dreaded Zig-Zag strikes whenever Bob does the Utthita Trikonasana pose. What is the Dreaded Zig-Zag? Yes, Bob’s right arm is coming straight up from his big toe. But with his shoulders almost parallel to the floor, he still points to the ceiling with his left arm. This is the Dreaded Zig-Zag. This arrangement of […]
Alice is sitting stuck in traffic thinking of her favorite character from the story “Alice in Wonderland” The white rabbit was frantic. He was going to be late for a very important date. Unlike the white rabbit, Alice is not worried about being late for her yoga class. In fact she was planning on getting […]
