Trinity Yoga

Pranthi is stuffed bread commonly eaten for breakfast or lunch.  It is traditionally made with mashed potatoes, however it can also be made with mashed carrots, yam, winter squash or a variety of other cooked vegetables. For people of Vata constitution or in the fall it is great served with some plain yogurt lightly spiced with black pepper or mint.  For those with Kapha tendencies simple spicy chutney would be good.  Clarified butter or Ghee… More..

This article will provide a clearer picture on Piriformis Syndrome and how to use Yoga to manage and ease the associated pain. Piriformis syndrome is a description for a set of symptoms that you feel in your butt area – specifically: A dull ache in the mid-butt area Pain that travels or radiates down the back of the legs (aka sciatica) Pain when walking up stairs or an incline Increased pain after prolonged sitting, walking or… More..

The knee is comprised of 3 bones – the femur (the thigh bone), the tibia (the shin bone), and the patella (the knee cap) and a little bit of cartilage (the meniscus). Since it is an area where bones meet, it is classified as a joint, with its primary motions being flexion and extension (to bring the heel toward and away from the bum). Being a joint, it functions best when it is stable. Stability in the knee… More..

The sacroiliac joint is located at the base of the spine. Specifically, it describes where the sacrum (the triangular piece of bone at the base of the spine) meets the ilium (part of the pelvis).  Much of the time people refer to the sacroiliac joint as the SI joint.  Throughout this article, I will be referring to the SI joint in the singular. But in the back of your mind, know that there are 2 - one on either… More..

This article discusses the importance of building a strong and supple foundation in our lower body. Let’s begin by by bringing awareness to the fluidity and support of our feet. Begin in Tadasana. Bring your awareness into the bottom of your feet. Feel your feet touching the floor or your yoga mat. Feel where the metatarsals join with the phalanges (the toes). Become aware of the calcaneus (the heel bone). Notice how the talus interacts… More..

The Psoas muscle is a deep, strong muscle that cuddles into the lower half of the spine. Specifically, it begins at the 12th thoracic vertebrae, snuggles along each of the 5 lumbar vertebrae and attaches onto the femur bone at the lesser trochanter. It is a primary hip flexor, in that it brings the femur toward the torso. It has also been described as the muscle that stabilizes the spine, bridging the legs and the torso - giving you… More..

I have had a number of questions and comments of surprise regarding the Essence of Rest. Questions like, “how often to rest?”; and “why does it work?”. I have also heard from many regularly practicing yogis and yoginis, who after taking a break, are amazed to see and feel a new depth and sense of ease in their practice. Why is this? When we reconnect to the essence of yoga, we can see why. Yoga is… More..

I have often joked in my workshops that, as humans, we are walking “skin bags” filled with different parts – bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, organs, nerves, vessels and a brain. Many people are happy just knowing that this sac stays intact, its contents contained. There are others, like yogi anatomists, who are more interested with how it is organized, how it works, and how we can help it to function better.  Fascia One of the keys… More..