Listen to Your Hands

Listen to Your Hands

While going through total hip replacement we want tools at our disposal to support the journey both on and off the yoga mat. Blocks, bolsters, walkers, canes, and other devices help but one of the best supports is our hands! Think of the kinds of subtle information...
Hip Dysplasia – Taking Care

Hip Dysplasia – Taking Care

Hip dysplasia in adults is a condition where the hip socket (acetabulum) is shallower than normal with the result that the ball (femoral head) can move around more easily in the hip socket. For us yogis this can present a bit of a quandary. Hip dysplasia usually...
Go Slow – Build New Neural Pathways

Go Slow – Build New Neural Pathways

When you learn to waltz for the first time it is natural to start by taking each step deliberately and slowly. This is how our brains and bodies learn new things. This slow patterning builds neural pathways so that after awhile, the movement becomes second nature and...