Pin now, practice sundial pose later! Wearing: Kira Grace pants, lululemon top (similar), polish — Pin now, practice sundial pose later!
Wearing: Kira Grace pants, lululemon top (similar), polish

How to do Sun Dial Pose

February 18, 2015

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Since we're well into the February heart opening backbend project, I thought it'd be a good time to shine the spotlight on a pose that not only feels incredible, but can be instrumental in helping open up the chest, shoulder and armpit area. For all my backbend people, this one's a goodie!

Pin now, practice 8 angle pose later! Wearing: zella live-in leggings, forever 21 tank (similar). — Pin now, practice 8 angle pose later!
Wearing: zella live-in leggings, forever 21 tank (similar).

How to do 8 Angle Pose

January 20, 2015

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We're approaching the final days of the 31 Day Strength Program so I thought I'd take a moment to break down astavakrasana pose, aka eight angle pose. This one, in my opinion, looks harder than it actually is. It's not so much about strength (although there is an element of strength involved), as it is about finding the balance between the hips lifting up and the legs extending. If the hips are too low, the legs will be off, and vice versa. So just play around in it.

Pin now, practice headstand later. Wearing: Alo yoga pants, f21 tank, lululemon headband (on sale!) — Pin now, practice headstand later.
Wearing: Alo yoga pants, f21 tank, lululemon headband (on sale!)

How to do Tripod Headstand

January 18, 2015

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I'm not going to lie to you. I find tripod headstand far more challenging than supported headstand, but everyone's different - my mom (who is in her 50s) can pop right up into this like it ain't no big thang! I've had students in class able to get into one version of headstand and really struggle with the other, so I encourage you to practice each variation and just see where your strengths lie and where there are areas for improvement.

How to do Grasshopper Pose

January 7, 2015

For the 31 Day Strength Project, many people chose baby grasshopper and regular grasshopper as their benchmark poses so I thought it'd be an appropriate time to bust out the how to's for the latter.

Real talk?

This pose is tough.

Common Mistakes in Three Legged Dog

January 7, 2015

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This morning I wanted to bring it back to basics with a super popular pose we see often in vinyasa flows - three legged downward facing dog, a variation of downward dog. I know many beginners have chosen this pose as the benchmark for the 31 Day Strength Project, but even if you're not a beginner, this is a good reminder.

Pin now, practice later! How to do forearm stand with a hollow backWearing: Onzie bra, AloYoga pants — Pin now, practice later! How to do forearm stand with a hollow back
Wearing: Onzie bra, AloYoga pants

How to do Forearm Stand Hollow Back

December 23, 2014

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Today we're talking about hollow backs. They're a recent favorite of mine because they feel so amazing.