The greatest lesson of partner work in yoga - life is always better when working with others toward a common goal - the road is much harder alone.  Shown here - photo shoot for DVD - Sukhasana (Happy or Easy pose) Twist

Along our life journey, we cross paths with many folks who help us along the way, from how they might lighten our load, how they are intended to teach us and quite often how they help us simply enjoy life.  

Poses that fall into the "inversions" category have many advantages...

"The art of life is  constant readjustment of our surroundings" Kakuzo Okakura  

Think about the combination of putting together awareness and gratitude - the result is a refined ability to be more "present."

Centuries ago, yogis didn't practice with foam blocks, straps, or sticky mats.

Sometimes there is self doubt in seeing something and thinking it is beyond our capability.

In our quest for effecting positive change, we want a better understanding our place in our world.

Our sadhana, our practice, has many sweet outcomes.  

We make so many self-discoveries on our mat.

Twist to unwind - makes sense to any seasoned yoga student, but to really maximize on the potential effects of a twist, turn your attention inward.

Every body has a place in yoga!

I can tell that it surprises my students to hear, "all poses are either backbends or folds, and some have a little of both."

Pause for a few seconds to observe the flow of your breath.

Along the way of building a consistent yoga practice, we realize that many lessons on the mat travel into our lives, and affect change in how we react to whatever arises, and eventually to how we prepare and plan, being mindful well in advance.

Along the way of consistent practice, one begins to build strength, stamina, and the greater road which than opens up is a belief in one's potential.

My students know that I like to do things in "threes."  

There is great symbolism of the lotus flower from the roots of yoga, both in Buddhism and Hinduism.  

Whether or not you are new to the practice of yoga, you are in fact new every time you step onto your mat.

First, start with Mountain Pose, Tadasana