An ode to Tadasana- the foundation of every pose and powerful yoga class
Photo by eggmotion.es Why it is important to teach Tadasana (over and over again) For simplicity, I will call the pose Tadasana throughout this post. Though it is called also Samastithi. Next time you plan a class, how about going back to basics and focusing on Tadasana? There’s just so much to learn about Tadasana […]
Enjoy your dentist appointment with this 61 point meditation
Drawing by Paloma Villela This year I had my first tooth implant (also yogis are getting old!). Ever since I had an extremely painful, unpleasant experience at the dentist around 20 years ago, I’m someone who breaks into a sweat the moment I sit down in the dentists’ chair. OK, you don’t feel anything because […]
The Art of Touch- The art of adjustments in yoga classes
Photo by eggmotion.es I know the right kind of adjustment can be incredibly beneficial to students. Picture a not so flexible student in a seated forward fold, slightly frustrated that he or she will never be able to touch their toes. Happy to be helped, they see the teacher approaching and all the teacher does […]
How my core fell in love with Uddiyana Bandha Kriya
Krishnamacharya practicing Uddiyana Bandha Kriya After I gave birth to my lovely baby boy, I was in the same situation as every woman. I had to rebuild my core. As a yoga teacher, I’m even more aware of the importance of a strong core. And we’re not talking about the awesome six-pack I was always […]
Yoga for writers and the one and only yoga pose
Talking to David Holzer, founder of Yogawriters Talking to David Holzer, founder of Yogawriters My friend David Holzer helped me make sure the English language version of my website is not too Agnesized. David is a professional writer and yogi. He created Yogawriters to share his insights into the amazing ways yoga can help writers […]