The primary factor that determines shoulder strength, is in fact shoulder stability. So, just what is it that makes a shoulder stable or unstable? Instability in the shoulder occurs when the joint shifts in unintended ways (into stress positions) while under load. Shoulder stability comes from the control of the muscles of the shoulder joint, to selectively limit movement within…
Yoga Nidra for Sleep: Guided Meditations for Relaxation and Rest
Yoga nidra not only improves the quality of your sleep, it can also help you feel happier, healthier, more relaxed and more energetic. CAN I FIT YOGA NIDRA INTO MY LIFE? Yoga nidra is a very straightforward practice, and can fit into even the busiest of schedules. (Looking at you moms with screaming kids!) Even if your work week is…
Yoga For Tight Hamstrings
Tight hamstrings are the bane of modern life! We sit at desks, drive in cars, and then sit down again in front of the television. All of this sitting flexes the knee, which contracts our hamstring muscles – the long muscles on the backs of the legs – into a shortened position. Over time, tight hamstring muscles can tug the…
How to boost your eco-friendly yoga practive
We all are aware of the current shocking state of our planet. The growing consensus is that we must take action now. Every one of us, no matter who you are, from big corporate boss to hippie, we all are responsible. It’s great seeing more and more keep cups for our coffee or reusable water bottles at the yoga studios these days. However, sustainability…