Published in Sweat Equity Magazine, Special Edition 2016 Yoga postures are typically named after objects or life forms found in nature (think Vrksasana [Tree] and Bhujangasana [Cobra]); sacred animals (“go” is Sanskrit for “cow,” which is holy in Hindu religions); and legendary saints, heroes, or warriors who were celebrated for their unique skill or supernatural power (think Virabhadrasana 1, 2, and 3 [the Warrior poses]). Matsyendrasana falls into the lattermost category an

Published in the February/ March 2016 issue of Sweat Equity Magazine. Nobody can argue the benefits of a consistent yoga practice. Increased strength and flexibility, peace of mind and mental calm, and less angst over the “little things” that once were so bothersome are just a few. The more people that experience what yoga has to offer, the more mainstream it becomes. The more mainstream it becomes, the larger the class sizes and (quite often) the less personal attention avai

Published in August/September 2017 Sweat Equity Magazine Getting into the Spinal Twist: Move to a seated position with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Tent your right fingertips behind you and hook your left elbow against the outer right knee. Press your thumb and index finger together in Jnana Mudra, an expression of inner wisdom. Set the intention to remember that we are not our bodies, not the way we look, or the money that we make but that we are LOVE, we are TRU

Published in Sweat Equity Magazine August/September 2016 issue Upward Facing Dog is one of the most common yoga postures. You will find it within every Sun Salutation and it’s practiced dozens if not more times in any Power, Ashtanga, or Vinyasa Yoga class. These reasons alone make proper alignment and modifying as needed in Up Dog of great importance. You’ll recognize Upward Facing Dog as the transition point from Chaturanga (low push-up) through to Adho Mukha Svanasana (Dow