by Stephanie Kinney | Nov 30, 2024 | Painful Insights
Yoga-versary! Hi Friends, November (I don’t remember the exact date) marks 12 years of teaching yoga “full time.” It’s been a wonderful and wild ride since pretty much day one – if you’d like to hear the tale of how it all started, read on: I took my...
by Stephanie Kinney | Nov 27, 2024 | Prop Thoughts
A Literal Heavyweight Yoga sandbags are a powerful tool to deepen your practice, offering a blend of grounding, support, and relaxation. As their name suggests, they are small fabric bags filled with sand, typically weighing 10lbs each. These weighted props can be...
by Stephanie Kinney | Nov 26, 2024 | Prop Thoughts
Relieve Chronic Pain with Foam Rolling Though I might not quite categorize a foam roller as a “yoga prop,” it’s definitely worth a mention as a tool for pain management & it can definitely be incorporated into your daily mindful movement practice. Foam rolling is...
by Stephanie Kinney | Nov 26, 2024 | Prop Thoughts
Take a Load off: Use a Chair For those managing chronic pain, a chair can be a game-changer in yoga practice. It offers essential support, allowing for safe exploration of poses without overexerting sensitive areas. With the chair’s assistance, you can gently stretch...
by Stephanie Kinney | Nov 25, 2024 | Prop Thoughts
Small But Mighty: Don’t Underestimate the Yoga Strap A yoga strap is an essential tool for yogis of all levels, offering versatility and support to deepen your practice. This simple, yet powerful prop helps improve flexibility, alignment, and strength. Whether...
