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Perimenopause and the Yoga of Listening
Thirty years after my period began, the pattern shifted yet again.
This was a big shift, but in retrospect, I had no idea how big it would be. It came on gradually, with mixed messages, confusing symptoms, and unpredictable patterns.
Everything I had learned from my periods, my body, and
Restorative Yoga vs Yin Yoga: Key Differences Explained
You walk into a slow yoga class expecting gentle stretching and walk out wondering if you just took a nap or actually practiced yoga.
Both restorative yoga and Yin yoga look nearly identical from the outside. Props everywhere. Bodies draped over bolsters. Zero sweat. But underneath that stillness, your body
Yoga for Menopause: When Your Practice Starts to Shift
For most of my adult life, my body followed a predictable rhythm — a cycle I came to understand deeply through years of consistent yoga practice.
I’ve been practicing Ashtanga yoga for decades, and for much of that time, teaching has been a central part of my life. Practice wasn’t
8 Yoga Props That Transform Your Yin Practice
Most yoga props are marketed like accessories, but in yin practice, they’re the foundation of the entire method.
You can’t force fascia to release. You can’t rush compression. And without the right support, your muscles kick in to protect joints, which completely defeats the purpose of holding passive poses for
Teacher as Role Model in Yoga | Influence Beyond the Mat
In earlier parts of this series, we explored the ethical foundation of teaching, the professional scope of practice, and how to hold a safe container for students.
But even when we understand those principles, another layer of responsibility emerges.
Students often look to teachers as role models. Not because teachers
Holding Space in Yoga Teaching | Creating a Safe Container
Once that container is in place, a common question arises for many teachers:
How do we support students emotionally without becoming their therapist, counselor, or savior? What should a yoga teacher do when a student is having a strong emotional reaction?
This question shows up frequently in yoga teacher trainings.