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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”…
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,…
If your hips feel tight, stiff, or just plain tired of sitting…you’re not alone. Most of us spend more time sitting than our bodies were ever designed for. Over time, that leads to a familiar set of complaints: So what do we do? We stretch. And stretch. And stretch some more. But what if stretching…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
I wanted to share something special with you this week – not about poses or techniques, but about the why behind our yoga practice. I hear these kinds of stories from my students all the time – those ‘aha’ moments when they realize how their yoga practice has quietly been transforming their everyday lives. These…
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,…
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…
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…
You know how it goes in yoga class – we have a tendency to get caught up in the little things. Can I touch my toes today? I hope no one looks at me trying to balance in Tree Pose. Ugh, why can’t I reach my back foot? Sometimes we need to zoom out and…
You’re only as young as your spine is flexible! Join me for this 5 minute bite-sized yoga practice that focuses on movement of the spine in all its different directions (flexion, extension, rotation, side bending, and axial extension) so that we can decrease pain and stiffness and maintain overall health and vitality! Did you know…
Want strong and stable legs? Then this gentle yoga class is for you. We’ll work strengthening the muscles in the lower body. Watch your balance, stability, and body awareness improve! When we talk about staying independent and active as we age, leg strength and balance are absolutely necessary! The type of mindful, strength-building movements we…
What is the most effective way to improve balance and prevent falls as we age? As a yoga therapist and experienced yoga teacher specializing in healthy aging, I strongly believe that yoga is the best tool we have to prevent falls and keep ourselves steady on our feet. Now, you might be wondering, “Yoga? Really?”…
If you’re over 50, there are a few specific things you should be doing every single day to stay mobile and strong as you get older. Today I’ll explain WHAT these three things are, WHY they’re each important, and I’ll demonstrate each movement or pose so you can give it a try as you’re reading…
Rounded shoulders are a common issue these days. From long hours at a desk, to gardening, to too much time on our phones, many of us end up with this less-than-ideal posture. In this blog, I’ll go over how rounded shoulders can be harmful to your health, I’ll walk you through a quick posture test,…
4 Core Pillars for Optimal Health and Vibrance At Lifelong Yoga, there’s a focus on 4 Core Pillars for Optimal Health and Vibrance: Alignment, Functional Movement, The Breath, and Therapeutic Sequencing. These four pillars are present in every group class I teach, every 1:1 yoga session, and every online program. Pillar #1: Alignment Find YOUR…
Balance matters as we get older! Balance isn’t just about standing on one leg. It’s about moving confidently through life. Working on your balance helps to prevent falls and enhance your overall health, independence, and quality of life, and it becomes increasingly more important as we age. Preventing falls One of my first jobs as…
Kyphosis, hunchback, dowager’s hump, text neck…the excessive rounding of your thoracic spine goes by many names! Not only does this hump affect our appearance, but it also takes a toll on our overall health. Explore how three simple yoga poses can work wonders in counteracting poor postural habits that lead to kyphosis, bringing relief and…