Tight Neck Muscles – Lean Away from It!
Today I had a student come up to me and ask me what she could do about her tight neck. She pointed to the space on the left side of her neck and down into her upper shoulder area. She…
On Your Birthday, Do This!
I had the pleasure of speaking to a local Women's Group today that meet on a monthly basis for tea, conversation and good works. Most of them were between the ages of 60 and 90 and we had a great…
Why Do This Every Day? The “Most Complete Exercise Available”
Do you know what Yoga sequence is described as the "most complete exercise available"? It is Sun Salutations (aka Surya Namaskar). This is because it offers movements for strength, stamina and flexibility ... it is the Benefit Trio for Good…
Baddha Konasana for People with Tight Hips! with Sherry Zak Morris
Take a look at this awesome Yoga pose. It is called Baddha Konasana with a forward bend. When I was first introduced to this pose many years ago, I never did look like the photo on the right. Now, over…
Stop Shuffling! Walk with a Confident Stride
Our hip flexors are our gait muscles. They help propel us forward with every step we take. The tighter these muscles, the shorter our walking gait can become. That can lead to tentative movements and more trips and falls. Many…
Gentle Yoga for 50+
I met a gentlemen in the hotel lobby right after I finished filming a 6-video series for Grokker.com called "Gentle Yoga for 50+". He asked me what brought me to San Jose and I told him about the upcoming video…
How Can Yoga Both Energize You and Relax You at the Same Time?
Hard to believe that you can feel energized and relaxed at the same time after a Yoga class? Here is why... Movements help to release tension and stress which helps you relax. But moving also gets your heart and lungs…
Gym Workout or Yoga? Hmmm
I had a brand new student come to my Gentle Yoga class last Saturday. Young, healthy, buff, late 20's or so. I could tell halfway through the class he was loving the stretching because he moved his Yoga mat to…
Yoga Classes for less than $5/class… Why?
Why do we believe in offering Yoga Classes for $5? Because we believe you will practice more often and feel better sooner. That's why we packaged and priced 9 full Yoga classes in each of our new DVDs for the…
Pec Release Trio: 3 Stretches for Tight Pectoral Muscles
"Tight Pecs" Who has them? Computer Workers, Weight lifters, Car drivers, Furniture Movers, Knitters/Crafters, Assemblers, Senior citizens... and just about anyone and everyone who uses their arms in a forward position for an extended period of time. When these muscles…