I’m sitting here in a café. I’ve brought my own cushion to use as a backrest and a heat pack because lower back pain is a needy beast. Chronic pain demands unwavering attention, which I’ve given it for nearly two weeks. I’ve tended to it with physiotherapy, remedial massage, floatation, hot AND cold treatment, pain…
I’ve dabbled in almost every style of yoga imaginable: hatha, kundalini, vinyasa, hot, acro, blindfolded and even… nude yoga (just the once). These experiences have been interesting but my teaching style has been largely shaped by two more personal considerations: injury and anxiety Yoga selfies and the glorification of flexibility It started as a very…
Muscular soreness or aching joints aren’t a whole lot of fun but most of the time, they resolve within a couple of days. Worst case, a couple of weeks. But what if the pain lingers? What if the pain doesn’t go away? Many people learn to live with pain; they shrug and accept it as…
I have an injury. Can I still do yoga? The short answer to this frequently asked question is YES. Yoga is suitable for everyone and can be a great way to ease back into physical activity when you’re injured. The longer answer is that not every class or every pose will be appropriate for you….
Blocks, bolsters, blankets. Yoga props, do you love ’em or hate ’em? Yoga props spark all kinds of reactions. There are people who NEVER use props and I’ve heard all kinds of reasons why: They take too much time to set up They cost too much I don’t know what to do with them They…
