Trinity Yoga

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..

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..

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..

Often as a teacher, I am asked by a student “how often should I practice my Yoga asana?” In my travels and interactions with other teachers, it is evident that it is a common question that is asked by students.  Perhaps the most common response that I have heard teachers give is “practice as much as you feel you need” ie. listen to what your body is saying, or follow your common sense.  Good advice. Did you ever wonder… 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..

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..