On this new site I've added suggested schedules throughout. In the Primary and Rigorous Tracks there are schedules at the beginning of each Chapter. In the Gentle Track there is a there is a schedule in the beginning of the course. I've added downloadable pdf (that you can print) and excel files (th...

Physical balance does get more difficult to do as we get older. Balancing postures require a lot of practice, and require us to be patient with ourselves. Many of us try to jump right into a balancing pose we've never done and then give up when we realize how difficult it is. The key is to start rea...

I've taken yoga classes with Stephanie Snyder, and have really enjoyed them on a number of levels. I stumbled over this TED talk of hers this morning. I had no idea what a difficult personal history she's had. She explores how one of her first yoga practices, and the peace she found in it, helped he...

There are any number of studies and mounting evidence that yoga does indeed help with depression and anxiety. The studies show that the combination of deep breathing and movement help to improve the mood.

Yoga helps with anxiety and stress as well-- because it increases the Heart Rate Variability (HR...

I recently discovered this book and am very impressed. It goes over 50 poses and gives variations of poses to make them accessible to different body types. While I endeavor to teach variations to you in my lessons, this is a great resource if you're interested in how to find your way into certain po...

I do private sessions with a student who has some issues with arthritis, so I've been doing some research on the subject. I found this interesting video, posted by John Hopkins Rheumatology, that has a bit of information about how yoga helps arthritis. It includes some modifications for people with ...