The Overlooked Practice: Yin Yoga and Fascial Stiffness (Part 1 of 3)

The yin and the yang. You likely first encountered this phrase and its accompanying image at a young age, whether in the form of a friendship necklace or a doodle. The contrast of black and white alone hints at one of its basic definitions of duality. Representing the intention to achieve balance between oppositional energies, the … More The Overlooked Practice: Yin Yoga and Fascial Stiffness (Part 1 of 3)

Soft Belly: A Key to Balanced Health

“Engage your abdominals, draw your low belly in, and harden through the midline.” These are familiar cues to yogis and those practicing any type of physical activity, from cycling to weight lifting to dance. Being mindful of abdominal engagement is important in many movements because it helps stabilize the spine and prevent “dumping” into the … More Soft Belly: A Key to Balanced Health