How’s Your Balance, Really? Try This Simple Test at Home
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How’s Your Balance, Really? Try This Simple Test at Home

Have you ever wondered how your balance compares to others your age? Or more importantly, if you’re at risk for a fall? Balance isn’t just about staying upright. It’s a reflection of your strength, coordination, nervous system function, and even your longevity. Today, I want to walk you through a simple but powerful test you…

Standing Strong: A Yoga Sequence to Strengthen Your Hips
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Standing Strong: A Yoga Sequence to Strengthen Your Hips

If your hips feel stiff, tight, or just a little off, you’re not alone. Many of my students come to yoga not just because something hurts, but because something doesn’t feel quite right. A little tension when getting up from the couch. A pinch when stepping out of the car. Or that lingering “locked up”…

Is It Really Your Back? Why Hip Tightness Might Be the Hidden Culprit of Your Back Pain

Is It Really Your Back? Why Hip Tightness Might Be the Hidden Culprit of Your Back Pain

If you’ve been struggling with low back pain—even when you’re “being careful” and not overdoing it—you’re not alone. Many of the students I work with have felt that same frustration. But here’s the surprising truth: sometimes, it’s not your back that’s to blame. The real issue might be coming from your hips. In this post,…

yoga teacher demonstrating stretch tight hip flexors

Why Your Hip Flexor Stretch Isn’t Working (And What to Do Instead)

If you’ve been stretching your hip flexors over and over but still feel tight or uncomfortable… you’re not alone. And you’re not doing it wrong—you just might be missing a key piece of the puzzle. Here’s the thing: our hip flexors are already under a lot of strain. Long hours of sitting—whether at a desk,…

yoga teacher demonstrating chair poses
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3 Variations of Chair Pose for Balance, Posture, & Healthy Knees!

Did you know that a few creative adjustments to a classic yoga pose can completely transform how it supports your body? Especially when it comes to healthy aging, the way we approach movement matters just as much as the movement itself. Today, I’m sharing three smart variations of chair pose (utkatasana) designed specifically for the…

yoga teacher demonstrating wrist warmup to prevent pain and build strength
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5-Minute Wrist Warm-Up for Pain-Free Yoga Practice

Join me for this quick 5-minute wrist warmup that will prepare your wrists for your yoga practice! Perfect for anyone who experiences discomfort in poses like Downward Dog, Plank, or any weight-bearing position. Add this quick routine to the beginning of each practice for happier, healthier wrists. If there’s one complaint I hear most often in…

Yoga teacher demonstrating Hasta Bandha, a hand placement technique for protecting your wrists.
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Hasta Bandha: The Essential Hand Technique to Prevent Wrist Pain in Yoga

Have you ever felt that uncomfortable pressure in your wrists during downward-facing dog or plank pose? If so, you’re not alone. One of the most common concerns I hear from students in my yoga room is about wrist discomfort, especially from those who’ve recently started their yoga journey. What many people don’t realize is that…

Woman doing yoga in a pose called the Plank Plus, which stabilizes the shoulders and improves your posture.
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Try the “Plank Plus” for Strong, Pain-Free Shoulders

If you want strong, stable shoulders that stay healthy as you age, training your shoulder blades is key – and the Plank Plus is the perfect exercise to get you there. This simple movement targets often-overlooked stabilizing muscles that make a significant difference in how your shoulders feel and function. In my years of teaching,…

Why Strength and Stability Matter More Than Ever After 50

Why Strength and Stability Matter More Than Ever After 50

When we think about staying healthy as we age, flexibility often gets the spotlight. But there’s another important piece of the puzzle that deserves our attention: strength. In my yoga classes, I often notice students focusing on becoming more flexible, when what their bodies could really use is more mindful strengthening and stability. It’s a…

3 Feel-Good Yoga Stretches for Flexibility (and Less Stiffness!)
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3 Feel-Good Yoga Stretches for Flexibility (and Less Stiffness!)

Have you noticed that your body feels a bit stiffer these days, especially in the morning? You’re not alone. As we age, our bodies naturally tend to lose some flexibility – but the good news is that gentle, mindful movement can help us maintain and even improve our range of motion. Today I’m sharing three…

The Breath of Joy: An Uplifting, Energizing Yoga Technique

The Breath of Joy: An Uplifting, Energizing Yoga Technique

Next week inside Lifelong Yoga Online, we’re kicking off a new 7-day challenge called Move with Joy. Instead of focusing on perfect alignment or pushing ourselves to extremes, we’re exploring how to find more joy and playfulness in our practice.  And I’m especially excited because it means I get to share one of my favorite…

A New Year of Movement, Joy, and Possibility: What’s Coming in 2025 for Lifelong Yoga

A New Year of Movement, Joy, and Possibility: What’s Coming in 2025 for Lifelong Yoga

Happy New Year, yogis! I absolutely love planning and dreaming up new possibilities for our community. Each December, I spread out my notebooks and a big calendar, brew a cup of tea, and spend hours thinking about how to make our yoga practice even more meaningful and supportive in the year ahead. As I sat…