Battling myself

Yoga is tough for me. I feel like I’m in a constant battle against my body to attain certain positions. I know that this is wrong, and I try to relax and not force. Learning to use my breath has been the greatest tool in avoiding this battle. Attaining some approximation [...]

A new look at squats

I checked out the Yoga for Athletes class at the gym yesterday.  It was my first visit, and a new instructor to me.  Bonnie.  Evil evil Bonnie.  She seemed nice enough, but it wasn’t long before she had us squatting, and twisting, and squatting and twisting.  One leg behind the other, squat.  Hold it.  This [...]