Dear Willow: How Do I Calm My Mind?
Dear Willow, I’ve been following your posts on Facebook for a while and noticed you write about the emotions of anger, sadness, fear, hurt, and
Author: Willow Ryan
Willow Ryan specializes in helping people rewrite past stories from a present perspective to move forward for personal renaissance. Willow has done so herself both personally and professionally several times over.
Willow is a dedicated Yoga practitioner and has received the highest honor, working with Ana Forrest as a Forrest Yoga Guardian to uphold the legacy of “Mending the Hoop of the People,” by assisting Ana as a trained Mentor for Forrest Yoga Teachers.
Willow has also acquired tools for personal development while participating in Anthony Robbins Programs – Mastery University, Business Mastery, and Date With Destiny – and is a trained Neuro Strategist and NLP Practitioner through Steve Linder's SRI Training.
In the Portland, Oregon area you can study with Willow at her studio, Inner Elements Yoga.
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Kick Your Asana – 4 Yoga Positions for Tight Hips
Got tight hips? These four poses will assist your asana by stretching the piriformis, hamstrings, and glutes. This simple sequence is meant to warm, stretch,
Dear Willow: Need Help With Low Back Pain During Meditation and Yoga
Dear Willow, I’ve been practicing Yoga for a couple of years and have seen improvement in most asanas. One of the only times I experience
Buzz Open Your Sinuses – 2 Strategies for Simple Allergy and Sinus Relief
In many parts of the country, pollen is currently circulating through the atmosphere. This time of year can create challenges for people with asthma, allergies,
Dear Willow: Any Tips on Crow Pose?
Dear Willow, Do you have any quick tips how to get into Crow pose? I’ve been struggling with this pose for some time now and
Dear Willow: Why Do My Muscles Shake In Yoga?
Dear Willow, Occasionally when taking a yoga class and I’m holding a pose, my muscles start to shake. Why is this and is this good
Chakras in the Modern World: What They Are and How to Use Them
In classical yoga traditions, the word chakras refers to seven distinct areas along the spine and skull that relate to different energy or electrical currents.
Dear Willow: Can Yoga Help My Low Back Pain?
Dear Willow, I have a lot of low back pain and am working with a Structural Integration therapist on alignment. Do you think yoga can
Dear Willow: How Do I Break a Behavior Pattern?
Dear Willow, There are certain areas of my life that I want to change but I don’t know how. I feel like I try to
Low Back or Leg Injury? Stay Active With Modified Sun Salutations
Many people believe that to participate in yoga means to go when feeling great or not go at all. It is a recurrent theme heard
Dear Willow: How to Help a Stressed Client?
Dear Willow, What do you recommend as basics for a personal training client who has difficulty managing stress? The client I’m thinking of is very
Athleticism and Femininity: Can They Co-Exist?
How do you balance your feminine nature with the competition that exists in athletics and sports? With a high level of personal expectations and the
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