The Hidden Risks of Chasing Flexibility
After 30 years of physical therapy practice and 25 years teaching yoga trainings, I’ve witnessed a pattern that often goes unrecognized: countless yoga teachers and students experiencing chronic pain due to overstretching. Yes, overstretching. The paradox for highly flexible individuals is that their bodies don’t provide the same immediate feedback as those with less flexibility. […]
The Yoga Wall: Unlocking Spinal Health and Deeper Awareness
As a physical therapist and yoga teacher, I’ve seen firsthand the profound impact of the Yoga Wall, a truly transformative tool for spinal health. In my book, “Yoga for a Happy Back,” I dedicate an entire section to “Creating Space: Traction,” and the Yoga Wall is one of the most effective ways to achieve this […]
Healing Back Pain with Yoga Therapy
For decades, I’ve seen recurring themes in my physical therapy and yoga practices: people seeking quick fixes for persistent back pain. Yet, as my book “Yoga for a Happy Back” argues, true and lasting healing for back pain requires far more than just stretching a tight muscle or popping a pill. It demands a holistic, […]
How to Protect your Neck in Yoga
Protecting Your Neck in Yoga: Beyond the “No Neck Pain” Illusion As a physical therapist with 30 years of experience and a yoga teacher educator for 25, I’ve seen a growing trend: neck pain among dedicated yoga practitioners. Many believe that yoga inherently protects the neck, but the reality is more nuanced. With our increasingly […]