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Teaching Yoga: The Wisdom of Not Knowing
This morning a student asked me what should have been a simple question: What should I be feeling in this position? A minute or so later, I’d given her the best non-answer I could. Why a non-answer? First, I’m... Read more
That’s My Spot! Non-attachment on the Yoga Mat
Last week a new student came into class and began arranging her mat and props on the floor in a somewhat tentative manner. This class is ongoing and most of the attendees are regulars. Although the atmosphere... Read more
Anjali Mudra - Simple Greeting or Divine Salute?
Few positions are more ubiquitous in yoga practice than Anjali Mudra (Prayer Position). We often practice Anjali Mudra to begin and end a class. We begin and end Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) in Anjali Mudra... Read moreFeatured Courses
While millions of Americans suffer from pain in the low back and pelvis, many back and hip issues are actually the result of sacroiliac instability (SI), i.e. an imbalance in the sacroiliac joint, which often goes undiagnosed or is improperly treated. Alarmingly, yoga practitioners appear to...Read more
Hip openers are among the most satisfying and powerful yoga poses. They hold a tremendous potential for transformation; they can help us release deep-seated tension and trauma of the past, which many of us hold locked in the hip area. When practiced correctly, hip openers are a great way to soothe...Read more
Yoga is more popular than ever, but as yoga has become a household word, has it also become a mile wide and an inch deep? Are we missing out on the essence of yoga, even as the practice has become a household word? What can we do to capture the deepest aspects of yoga and integrate these into our...Read more
Most people know the importance of core strengthening for health and long-term well-being, but the pelvic floor is an important group of core muscles, which tend to get ignored. “The torso is like a tote bag for your organs,” says Leslie Howard, a Bay area yoga teacher who conducts workshops...Read more
The Art of Practice: Being in a Pose Isn't Yoga
Stumped by Cirque Du Soleil-esque yoga postures and the fact that “normal” people practice them? It is ah-ok. Some poses take practice and patience, writes YogaU teacher Kristin Olson in this post. It’s not... Read more
Foot Yoga: Tap Into the Power of Your Own Two Feet
I’ve been blessed with many longtime yoga students. Many have attended my classes for more than 10 years, some for more than 20. It’s a privilege to move through life’s inevitable ups and downs with such a... Read more
The Wisdom of Humility in Yoga Practice
"A deep sense of humility will help you learn yoga. It is important to remember that no one path or school has a monopoly on the truth. There are excellent and poor practitioners in all schools of yoga. “... Read more
Opening the Door of Compassion: A Response to the Tragedy of Cecil
“The idea that some lives matter less than others is at the root of all that is wrong with the world.” ~ Paul Farmer I grew up in a mini menagerie. At various times my parents, sisters and I shared our... Read more
The Neuroscience of How Yoga Helps Your Mental Health – Part 7: Tend and Befriend
With this article, Subtle Yoga founder Kristine Kaoverii Weber continues her blog series about a research paper exploring how yoga affects psychological health . This is Part 7 of the series. To start at the... Read more
Natasha Rizopoulos: Asana – Taking a Look at The Big Picture
Recently a student told me she missed the philosophy page that was on my old website, so I decided to revisit what I had written and bring it up to date as a kind of statement of purpose for why the physical... Read more