Mastering the Art of the Well-Paced Class
Every day during my teacher trainings I give my students time to practice on their own—at their own pace. The practice period is only 15
Tag: vinyasa yoga
Essential Sequence: 15 Poses to Warrior III
WHY THIS SEQUENCE WORKS I spent my first two years of yoga avoiding Warrior pose III. Then, I spent another year avoiding it. Finally, after
In Praise of Moving More Slowly
Choosing to slow down is a radical decision. And, like most things, slowing down and paying attention takes practice. When it comes to yoga, I
Essential Sequence: Neck, Shoulders, and Upper Back
WHY THIS SEQUENCE WORKS Your shoulders have a lot of moving parts. Each shoulder has 4 joints (GH, AC, SC, ST), plus layers and layers
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
