With so many types of yoga and instructors with various teaching styles, you could try several classes and find they are all quite different. However, I’d still be willing to bet you’d come across a few common poses! Today I’m focusing on four foundational standing poses and have outlined the benefits, proper technique, and common...

Take a moment to visualize what it looks like when sitting with poor posture. Typically the shoulders are rounded forward, the head juts forward and the spine is rounded, resulting in a slouched position. It’s probably not how anyone would like to look, however, it isn’t uncommon either. That is because it is easier to...

Imagine being asked to do something ASAP without knowing what ASAP means. Rather than hopping into action (or at least knowing you are supposed to!), you would just be left feeling confused. This is how I think of ‘cues’– they are like short forms used by instructors in yoga and fitness classes. They can efficiently...

Planks are one of the most ubiquitous exercises- you are just as likely to find them in a yoga class as at a fitness boot camp. It’s not surprising they are so popular since planks are one of the best exercises- they are extremely effective and target muscle groups throughout your whole body, particularly the...

Go to any fitness or yoga class and likely the instructor will tell you to engage your core at some point (or constantly!). If you’ve experienced this and were left wondering what that means and how to do it, then you’ve come to the right place.