Trinity Yoga

The sounds emitted from the joints are in my understanding a change in the pressure thus releasing the inherent pockets of gases and recalibrating.  I understand through chiropractors that if there is no associated pain there is likely nothing negative however, your practice ought to be generating as much integrity and strength alongside flexibility as possible. More..

Depending on what type of yoga you are practicing it is a good idea to finish your day with some Restorative Yoga before bed.  This relaxing style used natural openings enhanced through the use of cushions and other props to facilitate the relaxation response to occur.  Many of these postures are also great for opening the body in order to take in a fuller deep breath.  Judith Lasater has a great book called Relax and Renew which clearly outlines… More..

Lower back pain is often associated with an excessive lordotic curve or what is sometimes called a sway back.  In order to begin bringing awareness to this and provide some relief you need to bring some length and fullness.  To do this tilt your pelvis back, so that you tail bone moves down towards to earth.  Focus on breathing into your lower back so that the area around your Kidneys, at the base of your lower ribs,… More..

There are many fine books available about practising yoga.  It might be very confusing which one is best for your needs as you start out. I might suggest you rent a video/dvd from a library if possible to begin practising with some guidance. Books are a little challenging to learn yoga from as it is an experiential art and science and often requires the guidance of a qualified teacher or at minimum, a good video.  There are many quality… More..

Half Moon or Ardha Chandrasana is a beautiful and very challenging posture.  If you are working on opening your pelvis to prepare here are some ideas that will help.  Because the hips are opening away from each other in Half Moon, postures that do the same like Warrior Two, Triangle and Extended Long Side Angle will help deepen this opening for you.  These standing postures will also strengthen your legs which is crucial in this balancing pose.  You can… More..

That is a very interesting question as the practicality of doing public classes with ease and comfort while having to duck out to the washroom presents and understandable challenge. Managing a home practise is different though. I would recommend, to begin with or as a balance in a home practise, the Rest and Renew Restorative postures to gain an awareness of movement with ease and to assist the inner body/gut to feel healed.  From there a specifically tailored personal… More..

A student reported that they started to feel nauseous and dizzy after practicing pranayama. They were advised by a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) doctor to not practice for a month as their breathing was bad, and then seek a good teacher to help them with their breathing. They asked for an opinion on this diagnosis. My reply...The science of Pranayama is a powerful tool when used properly and equally potent when used improperly or without adequate guidance. … More..

Yoga is a wonderful practice not only for the physical benefits but also for the mental and spiritual ones.  With this in mind one great way to stay in tune with your yoga practice when you are less able to get on your mat is through visualization.  Find a comfortable position sitting or lying down, take some time to connect to your breath.  Slowly guide yourself through an asana practice.  See yourself doing each posture with ease and conscious… More..