A lot of pain in the body can be relieved by moving or stretching out the muscles that're tight. Strengthening weak muscles that aren't doing their job to support you can also help, but let's take things one step at time. Try out each pose and then check in with your body to feel if it helped. Each body is different, so it's important to learn what works for yours.
I'm talking about hot yoga and why it's not so great for you and I know this will piss some people off. If you LIVE for hot yoga, I'm just asking you to try an experiment to see what resonates with your body. I'm sorry if this upsets some, but I'm very open to having a conversation about this and hearing every point of view. Watch the video for my stance on the steamy craze.
Holiday season is typically a time of excess. Watch the video for a helpful tool to move stagnation and detox the body to feel more balanced.
I don't think I know anyone who likes the way their body feels after a stressful day at the office. Here are 4 stretches that will help unwind your body and reverse the effects of sitting at your desk for the day.
I had heard of Storm King before, but it wasn't until a couple of weeks ago that I had the pleasure of taking it all in with my own eyes. A group of my girlfriends and I rented a minivan and drove north. It was the perfect sunny fall Saturday to experience nature and art on such a large scale. As far as you can see, there are fields, trees, hills, and a pond; absolute perfection!
I took a particularly inspiring yoga class this morning with a teacher that was very creative. The class turned us around and introduced new transitions so that we could really let go of our normal patterns.
June was the month of travel me and my husband. I spent every weekend on a plane, in a car, or on a train. Each destination was beautiful and full of family, friends, and sunshine! That was the upside. On the downside, I was feeling all sorts of discomfort from sitting more than my body is used to. After the first trip, I changed things up a little and made a mini workout in the seated position. If you travel for work or leisure, try out any or all of the following tips to get rid of discomfort.
