A Better Side Angle Pose

I went to a lovely yoga class at West Asheville Yoga the other day and got a great tip from teacher Amah Mitchell on side angle pose.

"Engage your back glute" is a fairly common cue in poses like Warrior I and II, but not something you often hear in side angle. So I gave my butt a squeeze and was surprised how dramatically it changed the pose.

It takes you deeper, brings your pelvis into a more neutral position in the transverse plane and allows you to lengthen through both side bodies instead of collapsing down onto your arm. This, in turn, puts your neck and even your shoulder in better alignment.

Give it a shot the next time you find yourself in this pose.

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How to Roll with the Punches

How to Roll with the Punches

When you trip on something do you fall gracefully or do you flop down like a WWE superstar?  Your vestibular and proprioceptive system may determine which category you fall into.  If you're in the latter category, try these 15 movements to improve your ability to roll with the punches.