Yoga is a form of fitness training that a lot of people participate in. And you can’t pinpoint just one group of people who gravitate toward yoga either. You might find a professional fighter downward ... Continue Reading
My Experience at the Wanderlust Oahu Festival
Aloha and welcome to the wonderful world of Wanderlust in Oahu. “Hana Hou!” This is how you say repeat, request an encore, or show your agreement on the islands. I wish I could go back for more. I ... Continue Reading
10 Ways to Do Yoga on a Budget
Let’s face it: sometimes yoga is expensive. When I was living in New York City, I would generally pay $10-20 per class. This is not just a New York price; this is the going rate for yoga classes. If you ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “The Athlete’s Pocket Guide to Yoga” by Sage Rountree
At this point most athletes know that yoga can have dramatic benefits for performance. Regular yoga practice has been shown to improve muscular endurance, recovery, and strength. For example, a 2009 ... Continue Reading
Dear Willow: Can You Give Me Tips on Camel Pose?
Ask Willow YOUR questions! Our resident yoga expert, Willow Ryan, is here to give you guidance on yoga, meditation, self-development, and the mind-body connection. Email your question for her to ... Continue Reading
There’s No Such Thing as the Yoga Blues
What are the yoga blues? You’ve probably never heard of it, because it doesn’t exist! Yogis have known for centuries that yoga helps with focus and mood. Now it looks like research is backing up what we ... Continue Reading
Dear Willow: Should I Set My Feet Free and Go Barefoot?
Dear Willow, When I run, should I have active feet? In yoga, active feet support the knees. My knees complain when I run, even a couple miles a few times a week. I wear barefoot running shoes. Any ... Continue Reading
Partner Yoga: Connecting and Growing Together
Valentine’s Day always seems to be to be roughly the same Hallmark holiday, filled with flowers, candy, cards, dinner, and maybe a little romance. What if you tried something different to celebrate sharing ... Continue Reading
What Is Yoga and How Do I Pick a Style?
What exactly is yoga? I will attempt to define yoga, but it’s not an easy feat. Yoga actually means to yoke or to unite, but it’s much more. At first glance, yoga could appear to be a glorified stretching ... Continue Reading
Dear Willow: Is Yoga Just a Trend or Is It Worth Doing?
Dear Willow, I know yoga is 5,000 years old, but it is relatively new to the United States and Western world. Is yoga a passing fad or is it worth actually participating ... Continue Reading
10 Tips for Doing Yoga On-the-Go
A fellow Three Sisters Yoga graduate recently shared with me that her most difficult challenge is finding enough time for her yoga practice. Nicole lives in the Big Apple (New York City) where time is a ... Continue Reading
Learning to Fly: Overcoming Our Physical Fears
Yoga is my life and I’ve been practicing for the majority of it. My mom introduced me to yoga and I have intermittently attended yoga classes since the age of seventeen. I always wanted to become a yoga ... Continue Reading
Dear Willow: Which Breathing Should I Use in Yoga?
Dear Willow, I practice a lot with breath in yoga. I have heard of Surya Bhedana Pranayama, but am not sure what it is and how it is used. I understand it is similar to Anuloma Viloma (alternate ... Continue Reading
Your Spirit-Filled Practice: Building Your Inner Sweat Lodge
Truth is, we get busy. Too busy in this day and age living in an urban environment inside a technological bubble. We buzz around our life like a bee hurriedly flying from plant to plant to find the ... Continue Reading
Restorative Yoga for Swimmers: Our Highest Capacity
“Have you ever thought of trying yoga as part of your training routine?” This is what Anne Cleveland, one of the most accomplished open water swimmers I have had the pleasure to meet, asked me. She went ... Continue Reading
Beyond Yoga: Finding Yourself Inside and Outside of Yoga
Ever wondered how yoga fits in to your life or how you fit in with the yoga world? As a yoga practitioner, do you compartmentalize yoga to be something separate you study or do you weave all of who you are ... Continue Reading
Dear Willow: Need Help With Warrior One
Dear Willow, I struggle in Warrior One. What is the deal with heel-to-heel alignment? Why can’t I get my hips square and my ankle to stop hurting in Warrior ... Continue Reading
Autumn Yoga Sequence For Introspection and Cleansing
It is time! Time to take a deep look inside - inside of self and inside of spirit. Reflect on the times past and what you wish to leave behind, to incinerate to provide an ash nutrient base for future ... Continue Reading
Dear Willow: Will Crow Pose Break My Arms?
Dear Willow, Can I ask a question? Are the arms strong enough to hold the whole body weight? I've done this [Crow] pose a few times actually, and they haven't broken, but the arm bones are so thin. ... Continue Reading
Dear Willow: How Do I Unlock My Hips?
Dear Willow, I've often heard that tough pain/emotion/stress/hard experiences are held in the hips. Can you further elaborate on the hip situation? How is it known that the hips hold difficult ... Continue Reading
Yoga Proves a Cost Effective Treatment for Back Pain
If you are looking for a cost-effective way of relieving back pain, you may be in luck. A study led by the University of York evaluated the cost-effectiveness of yoga intervention plus standard care ... Continue Reading
Dear Willow: My Friends Think I Joined a Cult
Dear Willow, My friends and family have watched me fall in love with yoga over the last decade. I have experienced great personal growth, and my friends and family label my changes as "joining the ... Continue Reading
The Yoga of Weaponry: Where to Aim Your Ahimsa
I’ve always been comfortable around weapons and the idea of putting up a hell of a fight when someone or something imposes their beliefs on my livelihood or family. The truth is, I was born a fighter, ... Continue Reading
Savasana Isn’t Just for Dead People
Ask some yoga practitioners what their most challenging pose is and they will answer “Savasana.” Traditionally named “corpse pose” this is the last pose in a class, where you lay on the back and do ... Continue Reading
