Tree Pose

Balance. Why is the idea such a difficult concept to come by? I’ve searched mentally, for many long and arduous years, for the possible answer to that question to no avail. Evaluating my actions, my thoughts, my physical being. Yet, none really offered an explanation or some inkling as to why I struggle so hard …

Pigeon Pose

For the past fourteen years that I have been living and dealing with scoliosis --spinal curvature-- I have found that the oddest and yet the most enlightening things happen as a result. Whenever I find myself standing or sitting for too long, my body has a tell sign that I need to get up and …

Corpse Pose

Unlike other poses that call for strength or agility, this calls for nothing but rest. (And a lot of focus... yep, no escaping that) Come to a seated position in the center of your mat and legs stretched in front of you. Slowly lower the upper body until you come to lie flat on your …

Focus

“Set your Drishti.” This is a peculiar phrase that I have often heard repeated during my more “organized” experiences with yoga. The first few times –when I wasn’t as familiar with the jargon—it often left me puzzled (which isn’t as hard of a thing to do to me sometimes). I, being the writer that I …