Sydney Johnston Yoga
“Step back to plank, then take chaturanga or your version of vinyasa flow. I’ll meet you in downdog.” Do what? What am I supposed to do now?! Sound familiar? Yoga teachers often love to infuse classes with Sanskrit vocabulary, but unfortunately this can leave students more confused about what do (rather than less). This post […]
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Tadasana, or ‘mountain pose’, is your home base pose in a yoga practice: it’s often the first standing pose in a class, and it serves as a recentering place you can come back to at the end of each flow. Tadasana is often underestimated because it looks like you’re just standing. In reality, it is
How to do Tadasana: Proper Alignment in Mountain Pose Read More »
Yoga used to mean a sweaty vinyasa or Ashtanga flow that necessitated a mat, props, special leggings, and plenty of open space and time. Not anymore. The movement toward accessible yoga that is space-efficient and time-friendly is gaining momentum, and with good reason: desk and chair yoga poses provide myriad benefits, including, Widely accessible to
3 Desk Yoga Poses for Anyone Who Sits All Day Read More »
Chaturanga to updog to downdog is a well-known half-sun-salute that marks the beginning and end of each flow within a hatha or vinyasa practice. It’s even used in Ashtanga yoga. The problem, however, is that chaturanga is one of the most difficult yoga poses to do correctly. And when performed incorrectly, it is very dangerous
5 Alternatives to Chaturanga Every Yogi Should Know Read More »
Never before have we seen such a rapid shift to online as with the Covid-19 pandemic. Overnight, seemingly anything one can think of – college education, court trials, and fitness classes – have shifted to at-home and over Zoom. This includes yoga classes: once teaching in studios, many teachers have temporarily (or permanently) converted to
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The holiday season 2021 is upon us, and that may leave you wondering: What do I get for the yogi in my life? While going for the generic “yoga mat” or “leggings” may initially sound easy, it can quickly become overwhelming. The number of brands and styles of yoga products on the market is tremendous,
Yoga Gift Guide 2021: The Best Gifts for Any Yogi in Your Life Read More »
Yoga nidra, also known as “yogic sleep,” is a practice of moving through the layers of the self, with the purpose of disassociating oneself from the physical body to become aware of the divine self that exists beyond, and is unattached to, the body. If this all sounds a bit esoteric, don’t worry. I have
How-To: Setting Up for Guided Yoga Nidra (+ FREE Guided Yoga Nidra Practice!) Read More »
I love incorporating plant-based and vegan recipes into my diet, and one of my favourites is this super-easy, extremely nutritious Acai bowl. All you need is 4 ingredients, plus whatever toppings your heart desires! Want to know the secret to getting that ice-cream texture? Keep reading! What Is Acai? Acai is a berry produced by
Acai Bowl 101: My Go-To VEGAN Acai Bowl Recipe Read More »
In This Post: Overview of Yin and Restorative Yoga Origins Origin of Yin Yoga Origin of Restorative Yoga Purpose Purpose of Yin Yoga Purpose of Restorative Yoga Similarities and Differences Between Yin and Restorative Yoga Benefits Benefits of Yin Yoga Benefits of Restorative Yoga Conclusion: Is One Better Than the Other? Overview of Yin and
In This Post: Benefits of Using a Wall Balancing Posture Benefits Inversion Benefits Restorative Benefits You Should Be Using a Wall for THESE 10 Yoga Poses Balancing Poses Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III) Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana) Standing Splits Inversions Forearm Balance (Pincha Mayurasana) Wide-legged Standing Forward Fold (Prasarita Padottanasana) Restorative
