Flexibility and Hypermobility in Yoga
The most sustainable way to work with flexibility is to focus on improved range of motion and improved strength together, not going too much into one direction or another, as too little stress on the joints creates atrophy and too much, progressive degeneration. If the focus is only on passive flexibility or stretching without concentrating on the strength to maintain it in time, then the risk of injury is always going to be present. Ideally we should never feel the stretching sensations in our joints directly, because this affects in time the ligaments which are not elastic by nature so they have a tendency to tear.
Is Yin Yoga ok for pregnancy and postpartum?
A great reason to practice Yin Yoga during pregnancy and postpartum is the space offered to go deeper into a meditative state, especially in a period that could feel exciting, but also confusing and complex for many women, when the hormonal processes and changes are so difficult to understand and navigate at times. The ability to acknowledge the present moment and let go of anxiety and expectations is a deep and important practice that is very beneficial to pregnant and postpartum students.
The power of Ajna chakra
Whenever you hear about someone having a sixth sense, it is the Ajna chakra we are referring to, seeing beyond words, actions and thoughts. Think about it also as a personal inner teacher, that leads us toward clarity and meaning in our everyday life. The third eye is more than just the center of intuition; it’s a portal to a reality where the spiritual and physical merge into one, understanding that we are part of something bigger and beautiful, something that transcends the ordinary.
Most to least favourite Yoga posture
I believe there is always a reason why we love the poses we love and I definitely encourage students and teachers alike to keep on practicing them, since they are meant to ground us more, to restore our bodies, to nurture our minds and our energy. However, I think also getting out of our comfort zone at least sometimes, helps us grow a lot and learn more about ourselves. How we approach a posture is also a reflection on how we approach life.
Yin Yoga and TCM: Summer & Late Summer season- elements, organs and emotions
Yin Yoga in the summer, with its longer holds and stretch of the deeper connective tissues, can immensely help balance the season's Yang energy with a more grounding and introspective approach as well as a deeper connection to the body's natural rhythm, so it is recommended to do more Yin flows or slower gentle practices during this season than any other.
Strength vs. Softness in Asana practice
Just like life itself, our Yoga practice is also a game of balancing strength and softness, pushing forward and letting go. I often see it as an invitation to welcome both of these states and not resisting to any of them.
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