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Essential Sequence: Wake Up and Flow
Full disclaimer: when it comes to the morning, I’m a coffee first kind of guy. Yoga is a close second. But, it’s second nonetheless. It
Pranayama Ninja
Hey everyone! I have been so busy working on the Yogaland Podcast in the past year that I haven’t had much time to blog. I
Essential Yoga Sequence for Lower Back Pain
I know back pain. I’ve dealt with varying degrees of back pain—from mild to severe—for more than 20 years. I’ve also worked with hundreds of
Essential Sequence: Neck, Shoulders, and Upper Back
Yoga Sequence for Shoulders: Yoga for shoulders and neck sequence by Jason Crandell will release tension in shoulders, neck, and upper back.
When Students Behave Badly, Part II
For teachers, yoga classrooms are where we work. It’s where we share our passion for the practice, where we earn our livelihood, and where we
The Expert’s Guide to Chaturanga, Part V
Teaching Chaturanga: Why It’s Tough to Teach — and What to Do About It Doing Chaturanga is no picnic. But neither is teaching it. In
The Expert’s Guide To Chaturanga, Part IV
How to Do Chaturanga Transitions Safely OK, now onto the regularly scheduled program. Since writing the Expert’s Guide to Chaturanga Parts I, II & III,
Support Yourself in Eka Pada Rajakapotasana I
Key Takeaway About Practicing Pigeon Pose: Hands down, Pigeon Pose is my favorite backbend. I love the combination of opening my hip flexors, external rotators,
When Students Behave Badly, Part I
I love my students, I respect my students, and I fully appreciate the fact that I wouldn’t have a job without my students. And, dear
Yoga Pose Notebook: Visvamitrasana
Visvamitrasana is a big, bold arm-balance that requires equal parts hamstring flexibility, core strength, and core stabilization. We all know that yoga goes much deeper
A New Take on Twists
Spring has sprung and all throughout yogaland, studios are hosting “detox flow” workshops that emphasize deep twists and side bends. And, no doubt, the vast
5 Tips For New Yoga Teachers
Before you read this post, I encourage you to listen to Episode 3 of Andrea’s podcast! In the episode I expand on the ideas presented
