body acceptance | Abby with the Rods

What is Yoga with Scoliosis?

Years ago, I decided I would no longer teach Yoga for Scoliosis & Spinal Fusion. It had nothing to do with the content or clientele - I...

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...

Yoga with Scoliosis & Spinal Fusion: 4 Key Actions

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

My Spine, My Body, My Love.

I have started to ask myself, "Who am I because of my scoliosis and spinal fusion? How has my spine influenced me?"

Yoga for Scoliosis: A Weekend Workshop

Yoga for scoliosis is not about being deficient or less able. It is about gaining a greater understanding of our bodies, and feeling alive.

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.

In Sickness and In Health

Sometimes I wonder if my obsessive tendencies are a response to my father’s death: I couldn’t control that, but what *can* I control?

The End of Natural Beauty Month

When we stop seeing ourselves as flawed, broken, imperfect people, we can start to treat ourselves with the love and respect we deserve.

Reflecting on Reflections

How others judge our appearance has nothing to do with us; how we judge others' does.