It’s been an interesting journey for me these past few months. I had been wanting to return to my daily yoga practice with my partner and whoever else was interested in joining me. I used to have such a wonderful personal practice that was so inspiring and energizing, so to suddenly not have it was difficult. (more…)

Did you know that our bodies actually try to communicate with us? We body workers call it Body Wisdom.

Well, I have to tell you, after the stress of these past few months when I’ve had to focus on work (sitting in front of a computer) – not just for YogaHub but for other businesses as well – my body is not happy with me. (more…)

Okay, so I’ve been living with this cracked rib for a few weeks now and it’s really annoying me.

I miss being able to do basic, everyday things – I even miss doing housework, so that should tell you something about how stir crazy I’m going!

But what I miss most of all is practicing my yoga. Just when I’d established a routine at home and was enjoying it, this had to happen (excuse me while I sulk for a couple of minutes – okay, done).

Well, sitting around feeling sorry for myself is not my style – too boring and self-indulgent – so I’ve been checking the Internet and asking around to see what kind of yoga I can do that won’t exacerbate the rib issue. (more…)

A couple of weeks ago, I went to visit one of my many cousins just across the border. Her 18-year-old son was there – for some unfathomable reason, I’ve always been a favourite of his (maybe it’s an “absence makes the heart grow fonder” sort of thing). When he saw me, he picked me up in a bear hug and swung me around – did I mention that he’s 6’2” and plays rugby?

I heard a slight “pop” around my rib area and winced as he put me down gently, saying “Oh gosh – are you okay? Sorry – sometimes I don’t realize my own strength.”

No kidding. I felt like I’d been hit by that proverbial truck! However, although my ribs hurt for a while, the pain eventually subsided to a manageable level so I thought no more about it. (more…)

I have a pain in the neck. No, no, you didn’t read that right – I said I have a pain in the neck, not I am a pain in the neck!

I’m pretty sure it stems from my bad posture when I’m sitting at my desk. Oh sure, when I first sit down, I make an effort to keep my spine straight and my shoulders back. However, once I dig in and start focusing on my work, I forget about everything else. I slouch in my chair with my shoulders hunched while I type away, oblivious to everything except getting my work done.

Sound familiar? (more…)

So, have you made a new year’s resolution?

I haven’t, but as things are flowing naturally this year, I am excited and enthusiastic about being able to get back to my physical yoga practice.

Over the years, my body has undergone many ailments. Because of that, I have usually had some type of body work done to assist me in realigning my body before I return to yoga classes after a long break, so that there is less of a chance of me throwing something out during my yoga class. (more…)

Living and working in a busy city, I find that my body absorbs both the excitement and stresses of city life at the end of the day. So many nights I replaced rest for work and paid for it the next morning when my body recoiled as I urged it to stretch and twist during a few simple asanas.

Recently, while visiting with a fellow yoga buddy, I tried to relax by sinking into a comfy chair, but I let out a few winces of pain. Where did that come from? (more…)

Feeling stressed and in pain? There are so many factors that can cause us to feel tension – anything from a having bad day to the pressure of dealing with the recent downturn in the economy. And these stresses can so easily manifest themselves in our bodies. Even with a regular yoga practice, we are susceptible to nagging aches, pains, and lingering tensions – all of which can be difficult to relieve. (more…)

Are you struggling with ways to mend a tense ankle, stiff toes or a painful bunion? Any of these can be uncomfortable or even painful, whether you’re just walking or participating in exercises such as your yoga practice.

In this month’s Yoga+ magazine, Doug Keller takes a thorough, holistic view of how individuals can manage the painful formation of bunions and halt its progression. (more…)

For a beginning yoga student, adjusting to the flow of a yoga class can have its challenges. Perhaps you sometimes lose your place when the teacher is moving quickly through a sun-salutation, or you have no idea what a downward dog pose looks like. Oh, and by the way – when do you get to breathe?! (more…)