PRACTICAL YOGA

How to fold properlyFirst thing first, forget your egoistic goals to touch the toes or reach the legs with the forehead.Forcing the body to a shape that isn't ready yet might cause injuries and frustration which we don't want.We want a happy and healthy...

Exiting tutorial today. I started practicing using the straps this way in January and in a few months I have already had tremendous progress. (see the slides) Tips: ▪️Straight arms. If you can't straighten the arms let the str...

Upper back and shoulders openers using the wall These are my favourite drills and I do them every other day after my practice 1) Standing Backbend with hands FLAT on the wall. Press the wall away from your body. Cow tilt with the...

Heart Opener and chest opener sequence Yoga chest openers help reverse the mechanical constriction in the front side of the body. Personally, I love the revitalising feeling of the mind-body, appreciating the connection between the...

Summer Detox Sequence The following 7 yoga poses will help your digestion, boost strength and flexibility, and will leave you feeling lighter. Take them one at a time or practise the entire sequence as a flow. 1 Parsva TrikonasanaFrom...

Hi guys,Todays’s tutorial is designed to show how to releasee the Iseopsoas. The psoas muscle is a very important core muscle which attaches the lumbar vertebrae to the lesser trochanter, near the head of the femur and it is often g...

Yoga is the perfect recovery activity for runners. It relieves soreness, tension, restores range of motion and makes us a less injury-prone runner.I recommend thIS sequence after a run and on a rest day.If you are new to Yoga, it might feel...

Hi Guys, Today’s tutorial is designed to show how to work at shoulders flexibility using Yoga Blocks. Personally, I love using blocks, they are great to ease poses and to help improve the range of motion. Here a sequence designed t...

Hi Guys, Today we are going to work at happy hips and Quads stretches. Improving flexibility in the quadriceps and hip flexors help release tension in the lower back and hips, smooth stiffness in the spine and legs, and improves...

Hi Guys, Today we are going to talk about warm-up, and the importance to have an extensive one before any kind of practice and workout.Here, I am showing you a specific routine for backbends. A proper warm-up purpose is to prevent...

Hi Guys, Today we are talking about the importance of counterposing and cool down after an intense backbend practice. Warming up helps prepare your body for bending, while counterposes allow the gradual recovery of your spine and...

Tick Tocks using the wall Hi Guys, Let’s be honest, I am not an handstander, not even close, however, I love playing around, and this is a very fun exercise that you can do safely on your own. It really helped me in my handstand tick T...

Backbend 101 - Shoulders Mobility and pelvic floor stretches The spine is the root of the human system, and backbends are meant to understand the back parts of our bodies.“The front body can be seen with the eyes. The back body cannot be seen; i...

As Yoga Teacher, often, I came across students with injuries or different body impediments and it is my duty to help them find a safe way to practice like everybody else. There is no need to avoid poses. We can always find a suitable modification...

Backbend 101 - Back to basics After having shared intermediate and advanced backbend tutorials, I decided to go back to basics, and show you how to begin your backbend journey. First and for most.SUN SALUTATIONS-Every day at any time.Sun...

Guys let me tell you, I am obsessed with shoulder openers. I spend lots of time working at my computer and it feels like heaven opening my chest after a long day at the office.Here 3 wonderful exercise you can do every day. You can find Yoga Wheels...

Hi guys, Today’s tutorial is designed to OVER stretch the shoulders. Since we moved to the suburbs, I had to switch from Shala practice to home practice, and sometimes, I miss my teacher's extra push. Here, a little hack I use to improve m...

No surprise, I am obsessed with shoulders openers. I absolutely love, how they make me feel, especially after a day spent at my desk, or using my phone. Our modern western lifestyle brings us to a closed posture of our upper section of the body,...

A few weeks ago, I had to deal with a very bad shoulder injury. Ironically, I didn’t get injured during my practice, but while taking home the grocery bags.In fact, often, during our practice, we are mindful and careful, however in our day t...

Hi guys,Today’s tutorial is designed to stretch the shoulders, and twist the torso.Since I moved to the suburbs, I had to switch from Shala practice to home practice, and sometimes, I miss my teacher's extra push. Here, I show you how to get that l...

YOGA FOR LOWER BACK PAIN When the lower back hurts it could cause excruciating pain. Here 4 simple and easy exercises that can help you find some relief. Exercise 1 Halasana or plow pose is a great stretch for shoulders, lower back, and neck. Breathe...

In the past few months, I have been working endless hours at my computer, so I decided to share a little sequence I use to keep my back strong, flexible, and healthy. Working hard is good, especially if we do something that we love, however, we should...

  Desk jobs can be back killer! So, It doesn't matter how much work you have to do, take little breaks every couple of hours. Exercise 1 Roll back and forth on a foam roller 10 times. If you don't have a foam roller yet, you should....

  Before Yoga, probably, you weren't used spending much time on your hands. Personally, I didn't. The reason why we should take good care of our wrists because they are taking the rule of our upper body ankles. And, we really want to avoid...

  I started suffering Neck pain at a very young age. When I was a kid, I used to take swim lessons and never listened to my mum "Elena, use the hairdryer" "Elena be sure your hairs are completely dry" "Elena wear your hat before leaving the...

  Most of us focus solely on heart openers, forgetting that a flexible and healthy lower back is as important as an open chest. These exercises are not designed for beginners. If you are not ready you might injure yourself, and trust me you...

  The key to healthy BackbendS is a flexible pelvic floor. A specific part of our body that is often forgotten, and under stretch So here 4 lovely stretches for you Exercise 1: Bhujangasana aka Cobra Pose Cobra pose it might feel...

  In my daily practice, I dedicate a great deal of time warming up my shoulders Healthy and flexible shoulders are key for backbending, handstands, arm balances, etc... This specific sequence is ideal if you are working on flipping...

  In my daily practice, I dedicate a great deal of time warming up my shoulders Healthy and flexible shoulders are key for backbending, handstands, arm balances, etc... Never give them for granted, a bit of TLC it doesn't take lots of...

  Firstly, be aware that I am not an hand balancer, and the tip I am sharing with you, came from my own practice Lately, I have using ankle weights during my practice, and I am having great results. If you struggle kicking up to Handstand,...

  How to create muscle memory to jump back from Bakasana Exercise 1️⃣ Lie Down on your mat, engage the core, and try to press the lower back to the floor. Breathe a few times Inhale: take both legs, bent, toward your chest ...

  Puppy pose with Props: Exercise 1️⃣ Place the elbows on your Feetup Trainer or a chair. Gaze forward Push the chest towards the floor, Inhale open the rips cage, and keep the core engaged to avoid lower back pains. Breathe ten...

  Picture 1️⃣ and 2️⃣ on tippy toes: 1) Start with your shoulders perpendicular to the elbows 2) Grab the legs of a chair, or your Feetup trainer 3) Either press to Pincha, or kick gently to Pincha 4) Slowly lower down your fe...

  My favorite shoulders opener exercises In my opinion there is no such a thing as too much heart opener practice Step 1️⃣ Sit on the floor, with a chair, or the Feetup Trainer keep the knees together and bent. Take two lig...

  Back in 2008, I had a pretty serious car accident, which left me some neck issues, and d uring seasonal changes, pain can become more acute, here two exercises which help me to feel better. Exercise 1: Rabbit Pose, Sasangasana ...

  Since I was a kid, I have been suffering tremendous stomach pains. At first, it was because I had unknown food allergies (gluten, dairy, etc..) then because eating disorders.  Most of the time, I try to not take medication, and distress ...