asana | Abby with the Rods

Pose Breakdown: Down Dog

Down dog (adho mukha svanasana) is one of the most common postures in a modern day hatha yoga class. My classes always include it, and we...

Why I'm Dropping My Drop-in Classes

A few years ago, I made a spreadsheet that changed my life. The spreadsheet was my “financial overview,” outlining the various ways I...

Yoga with Scoliosis & Spinal Fusion: 4 Key Actions

4 key actions for Yoga with Scoliosis & Spinal Fusion: Length, strength, side-bends, and twists!

Paperclips & Hands-on Assists

I’ll admit it: I love hands-on assists. But I also know that not everyone does. Touch can be profoundly healing; it can also be traumatizing

What is "Your Vinyasa"?

The beauty of vinyasa - its movement - can become its greatest challenge, and even its greatest danger. Sometimes, we must slow down.