Above the Surface: The 3 Must-Do’s 1.) Square your hips as much as possible. Do this not by physically manipulating the torso, but by grounding through the back foot as much as possible so that your hips can relax and rotate. 2.) Do not allow Warrior 1 to become a backbend. Actively draw your belly […]
Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)
Above the Surface: The 3 Must-Do’s 1.) The primary focus of the pose is to make sure your right hip can draw underneath you as much as possible. This sets the wheels in motion. 2.) Push the right big toe into the ground to solidify the balance of the entire pose and make sure the […]
3 Uncommon Variations of Side Plank
Someone said to me the other day, “Brian, what’s the best way to train my arms to be stronger?” It got me thinking, most of yoga is done with both arms at the same time. There aren’t very many poses that allow you to work the arms separately, which immediately got me thinking about how […]
My Personal Goals for 2015 and Beyond
No one can change you except you. You can seek out the help of others, but ultimately, you must take the action for change. December, and the end of the year in general, can be a time of madness for some and a time of reflection for others. Me? A time of reflection. I spent […]
Debunking The Myth of Flexibility
What is the myth of flexibility? Before I answer that, let’s take a step back and let me ask you a question first. Think about the answer to this yourself and write it down somewhere. What are the primary reasons why you can’t stay consistent with a yoga practice? And let me also ask a […]