Articles

12 March 2023

Piriformis Syndrome

Category: Conditions

The piriformis muscle is closely related to the sciatic nerve and sometimes can cause sciatica. Fortunately, in most cases, it s easily resolved.

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28 January 2023

Do you know how this muscle group protects your spine?

Category: Muscle & Spine

The erector spine helps to extend the spine and stabilise it during many different movements. However, some postures cause this muscle to switch off, leaving the spine more vulnerable to injury.

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20 December 2022

Is Instability the Cause of Your Neck Pain?

Category: Muscle & Spine

The technique in this article can help identify and decrease pain if neck instability is present.

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01 December 2022

Fibromyalgia & Neck Straightening

Category: Conditions

Students with fibromyalgia present a unique challenge for the yoga teacher or therapist. This post discusses how a straighter neck curvature is a common finding in those with this condition and what you can do.

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Ankle Injuries Masterclass for Yoga Therapists

Yoga for Osteoporosis with Dr Loren Fishman MD

This latest episode features the highly knowledgeable Dr Loren Fishman, a medical Dr who advocates yoga to treat a wide range of health conditions.

In this videocast, we discuss

Can yoga improve bone mineral density?
How long to hold a posture to promote new bone growth
Postures harmful and beneficial for the osteoporotic spine
His ongoing research in osteoporosis

If you are interested in yoga and how to improve your students or your own bone health, this episode should not be missed!

Knee OA Masterclass

Watch the latest Masterclass where I discuss how OA can affect the knee and how you can potentially manage this condition using movement as a therapy.

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Yoga for Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a common condition that can have far-reaching implications on a persons health. It requires the help of a medical specialist to diagnose and manage, but yoga can play an important role. Learn about this syndrome and yoga practices that may help.

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Fascia & the Iliopsoas

Category: Fascia

What is fascia and what is the Iliopsoas? Join fauna Moore and me as we discuss both in the MTA Videocast.

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Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga & Women's Hormonal Health

Category: Women's Health

in this video cast I speak with Jenna Longoria, women's hormonal health expert, nutritionist and Ashtanga vinyasa yoga practitioner. We discuss the practice and various topics around women's health in relation to it.

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Yoga: Control of Movement

Category: Shoulder

Strength and flexibility are important, but control of movment is even more so. Try this simple test to see how well you can isolate movment to just the shoulders.

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Scapula Winging

Category: Shoulder

Scapula (shoulder blade) winging is when the medial border (inner edge) of the scapula ‘peels’ off the rib cage.

In some people, you will see this very clearly when they are standing or sitting. In others, it only becomes apparent during movements or activities that challenge the scapula, for example, during chaturanga.

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The Rotator Cuff Muscles

Category: Shoulder

You may have heard of this important group of muscles but what do they actually do?

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Shoulder Pain in Chaturanga?

Category: Shoulder

Are you having discomfort in this posture? In this article, I explain some of the reasons why, what to check for in your technique and what to change to help.

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Rotator Cuff Issues?

Category: Shoulder

Rotator cuff issues are a common cause of shoulder pain. Could headstand be an effective way to treat these in some people?

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Shoulder Injuries in Yoga: Urdvha Dhanurasana (Wheel-Pose)

Category: Shoulder

This is posture can be challenging for the shoulder, but should not cause injuries as it did in one student I consulted with.

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Neck Pain in Upward Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)

Category: Spine

Neck pain when the head is extended can be a sign of instability. Hehere is a neat way to avoid that.

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Low Back Pain? Then try this...

Category: Spine

Imbalance of the abdominal obliques is a common finding in those with low back pain. This test will help you understand if this is the case for you.

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