Utkatasana

Are You Tricking Yourself in Chair Pose? (Yoga Body Awareness Tip)

Are You Tricking Yourself in Chair Pose? (Yoga Body Awareness Tip)

Do you subtly cheat in your yoga practice without even realizing it? As a yoga instructor, I often see students unconsciously "trick" themselves in poses like Chair Pose (Utkatasana) by substituting true leg strength for easy compensations. Find out why hinging forward and dropping your head doesn't actually challenge your legs, and how to spot this common mistake. This week's Mindful Monday tip shows you how to bring true body awareness to your practice and build strength with integrity.

Strengthening Your Practice One Block at a Time

Strengthening Your Practice One Block at a Time

Ever have one of those days where everything feels a little out of balance and you wonder if there’s something small you could do to pull things back together? Sometimes, a simple item can make all the difference in grounding both your yoga practice and your daily life. Today, I want to encourage you to embrace a handy tool that’s often underestimated: the yoga block (or, if you’re at home, maybe a book or even an Amazon box).