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When I first started practicing yoga seriously, I wanted to have my butt kicked. I wanted to sweat buckets and wake up too sore to walk upstairs the next day. I was compelled to learn all the poses on the covers of Yoga Journal, and predictably, I skipped to the “back of the book” in [...]
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First of all, it’s not really a floor. Floors are hard and sturdy, immovable. If it was a “floor” it would be too inflexible to allow a baby to pass through it. It has to be elastic and stretchy. Think of it as a pelvic “hammock.” It’s like a muscle sling that cradles your internal [...]
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My favorite pose is, very simply, Child’s pose. I could stay there all day long. Never underestimate the power of the simple postures! I also enjoy the heat and dance-like flow of the Sun Salutations. And although I used to dread Chaturanga, I actually love it now, and I have the giant triceps to prove [...]
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Put on some relaxing music and try this gentle routine about 20 minutes before bedtime. Spend a good 10- 15 minutes in Savasana after the final pose, using an eye pillow to help relax your eyelids and forehead. You can rub a little bit of Lavender or Chamomile essential oils on your wrists and temples [...]
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Child’s Pose
Try Child’s Pose with your little ones to help them relax and wind down before bedtime!
Begin in a kneeling position, then sit on your heels, bend forward and stretch your arms out in front of your body while you lower your head to the floor. Encourage your child to close his eyes and breathe [...]
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