Monthly Archives: March 2026

Practice Inversions, Some Amount of Time, Most Days

As I continue my recovery from a major surgery, I have been thinking about how important and precious the inverted poses are in my yoga practice. In Iyengar Yoga, inversions are emphasized because of their profound physiological effects, and their … Continue reading

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 Asanas as Friends

As I gradually rebuild my asana practice, I have been thinking about how each pose has a kind of character or being that makes doing the pose feel like visiting a friend. As I explore more possibilities, I feel a … Continue reading

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