Don’t even get me started with this pose! Because of the muscle atrophy in my upper back due to Lupus this pose has been the bane of my existence, but this modification, shared with me by my mentor, changed all of that. This modification has made Handstand possible for me. In addition to a regular … Continue reading Quick Tip – Handstand In A Doorway – Yoga Modification
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Choosing The Right Exercise Plan For You
Did you guys know I have Lupus, I never talk about it so I wasn’t sure, lol 😂 Today I want to talk about my yoga/exercise experience while struggling with an inflammatory disease. Before we get started let me explain, my body is mad at me A LOT! I have built a very strong preventative … Continue reading Choosing The Right Exercise Plan For You
Quick Tip – How To Do Headstand At The Wall
When I was 1st learning Headstand I was taught at a wall. The information out there can be a bit contradictory as kicking up at a wall can cause you to overarch your lower back, but this has been the most beneficial way for myself & my clients to learn how to safely practice Headstand. … Continue reading Quick Tip – How To Do Headstand At The Wall
Journey To Headstand (Sirsasana) – Dolphin Pose Tutorial – Headstand Preparation
Headstand is one of the top poses I get questions for so I thought I’d share a tip that helped me a lot on my journey to Headstand. There are lots of poses that can help to prepare you for Headstand but nothing helped me more than a consistent Dolphin practice🐬 I suffer from … Continue reading Journey To Headstand (Sirsasana) – Dolphin Pose Tutorial – Headstand Preparation
Why Is Movement So Important?
Humans are meant to move! It’s important for our mental & physical health. Our ancestors moved a lot, but today we live mostly sedentary lives. We sit in cars & at desks, we sit on the couch & is scroll through our phones or binge one of the MANY streaming services we have at our … Continue reading Why Is Movement So Important?
You Are NOT Your “Disease”
When living with a chronic or terminal disease you have to talk about it a lot! I lived at the doctor’s office, I lived in hospitals, the dialogue was always about my disease. That eventually bled into all of my conversations with family, friends, people I had just met, etc. Two things happen, in my … Continue reading You Are NOT Your “Disease”
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