Trinity Yoga

From my understanding it would be more appropriate to massage before yoga if having them close together at all.  Generally a person with fibromyalgia can only take so much stimulus at one time and even though both the massage and yoga are positive practices one with that condition needs to be discerning.  In addittion it is worth mentioning that the yoga practice should be theraputic or restorative for best results. More..

As stress get the centre stage these days the curious question of the body and mind comes in to play again and again.  Often the holding or tightness that people experience in their body is not a physical symptom but a psychological one.  A student may face a challenge much greater then solely having sciatic pain, however it is also a tricky situation of timing to know when is it the right opportunity to make the shifts needed to… More..

Pranayama is the fourth limb of Ashtanga Yoga and is translated as control of one’s life force or simply breath control.  With this said it may be guessed that Pranayama is a complex and important aspect of yoga.  Many teachers of classical yoga suggest that Pranayama should only be practiced with an accomplished guide, however in our modern world this is often difficult to do.  The benefits of Pranayama or of simply breathing in a… More..

This is an especially effective asana for those of you who have very tight shoulders and extremely tight hamstrings (back of the legs). Due to these two commonly tight areas, many of my students strain their shoulders and lower backs in Downward Dog to avoid the tightness in the hamstrings.  I recommend doing a few of this particular modification in every practice as a way of releasing the hips and shoulders in preparation for Downward Dog, no matter who… More..

This is a lively asana with immense benefits. When one is exhausted, a longer stay will alleviate fatigue. It is also an excellent asana for runners, as it relieves pain and stiffness in the heels and ankles. It will strengthen the ankles and make the legs shapely. As you follow the sequence you will begin to notice a relief in the shoulder blades, which benefits the shoulder joint (i.e. arthritis).  Focus on drawing your abdominal muscles in towards the… More..

Learning to develop and the cultivate a state of peace and calm whilst faced with physical, mental and emotional challenges are the practice of yoga. Choosing to honour yourself through the pursuit of a yoga practice is intelligent and loving. The word yoga means to join, or to yoke. This represents a primary requirement for all of life – to feel safe, unified and connected. Throughout history, the pursuit of happiness has been humanity’s abiding quest. The happiness we… More..

This asana replicates how we all began, in a fetal position - curled into oneself. This is a simple asana if we still have the flexibility of a child; but if not, it is a wonderful pose to begin to surrender into that flexibility. You will see a picture of the asana opposite with my arms outstretched, this is to encourage the shoulder opening that is possible here and also prepares you to enter into the more challenging asana,… More..

Arms-at-the-wall is a modification for the Downward Dog asana if you have a lot of wrist issues. This asana modification is also an excellent way to relieve stress in the shoulders and spine at your office, in the grocery line up, or at home in the kitchen between peeling and chopping. Notice that the same action occurs in the arms - active hands - all knuckles pressed in, heel of the hand firmly connecting with the surface, and upper… More..