When I was taught to teach yoga, I was trained on a number of things. Much of the physical instruction focused on the shape of …
What is the difference between teaching anatomy and teaching alignment?
Why I joined DO YOU YOGA
I just had a moment of panic about my life and career. I feel like everything is at a standstill, and I’m going nowhere. I …
How to do Shoulder Pressing Pose (Bhujapidasana)
Arm balances are super challenging. We’re used to supporting our weight with our feet, not our hands. And Bhujapidasana, or Shoulder Pressing Pose, is definitely …
How to avoid locking the knees in standing yoga poses
With asana practice or with any other physical movement, we should always be mindful of the knees. Putting extra pressure on them, twisting, or turning …
What is Yama?
It’s easy to get caught up in life’s drama, to be focusing on personal gain and material possessions. But if we want to challenge ourselves …
Five variations of dancer pose for different practice levels
The dancePoseThe pose can seem daunting in its traditional form alone. With these variations, we shift the view of the pose to Poseof play and …
How to keep your knees safe in hip-opening yoga poses
Many people turn to yoga after an injury—with good reason. Some turn to yoga to counteract the effects of miles and miles of pounding the …
Black Yoga: Doom Metal Music for Your Vinyasa
Love practicing Vinyasa but don’t fit in with the Lulu-wearing, green smoothie-sipping yogis at the studio? Or maybe you’re not quite digging the music they …
Dhyana: the 7th Limb in Yoga explained
When you lie in Savasana after a good yoga class, you tend to feel relaxed, carefree, and almost weightless. The body is free from tension, …
Yoga and Business Suits: A Unexpected Couple
An atmosphere of stress and anxiety are all around us, and tense working conditions and the overwhelming competition on the market often make them unbearable. …