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Camel Pose is a kneeling backbend in which the thighs stay grounded while the spine moves into extension. In the full version of the pose, the hands may reach back toward the heels while the chest lifts and the front body opens.
The Sanskrit name is Ustrasana. “Ustra” means camel,
Most Yoga teachers do not start teaching Yoga because they love business planning.
They start because they love Yoga. They love sharing the practice. They love watching students breathe a little deeper, move with more awareness, or leave class feeling better than when they arrived.
And then, at some point,
Supported Bridge Pose is a reclined backbend where the pelvis rests on a prop while the feet stay grounded and the front body opens.
The active version of Bridge Pose is often known by its Sanskrit name, Setu Bandha Sarvangasana. In Yin Yoga, the supported version is usually softer and
Reclining Twist Pose is a supine twisting posture in which you lie on your back and let your knees fall to one side while your upper body stays open.
This pose is also known as the Supine Spinal Twist. In Sanskrit, you may see it referred to as Supta Matsyendrasana
Happy Baby Pose is a simple reclined Yin Yoga shape that opens the hips, inner thighs, and lower back without asking much from the body. With the right support, it can be a steady, calming pose for students who want hip release without forcing flexibility.
Ever notice how tight your inner thighs feel after sitting all day?
That deep ache in your hip creases and groin isn’t just stiffness. It’s your body holding onto stress, old movement patterns, and hours of compression from chairs and cars. Most stretches barely reach these areas because they require
I have always loved taking notes and being a meticulous note-taker and journal writer.
By 2022, I had upgraded to taking notes on my iPhone:
56 days no period.
78 days no period.
93 days no period.
164 days.
I reached the eight-month mark with no period.
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
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
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
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
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
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