by Dr Monica Gauci | Feb 28, 2015 | Anatomy/Rehabilitation, Asana, Teaching
In Part 1 we looked at some of the biomechanics of neck problems and especially how to eliminate unnecessary tension in our neck when weight-bearing on our hands. In yoga asanas we commonly take our head back, extending our head and neck. Students are often cautious...
by Gregor Maehle | Feb 22, 2015 | Asana, Pranayama, Teaching
Yoga is beautifully set up with a balance between energetic, extrovert practices such as asana and kriya and introspective, introvert practices such as meditation and pranayama. Even with pranayama itself such a balance can be achieved by breathing more through the...
by Gregor Maehle | Feb 14, 2015 | Ecology, Teaching
In the wake of the Anusara-, Kausthub Desikachar-, Bikram-, and Satyananda lineage scandals I am asking myself why so many gurus in the last 40 years have been deconstructed? Does this mean that gurus have always behaved like this or has something fundamentally...
by Dr Monica Gauci | Feb 7, 2015 | Anatomy/Rehabilitation, Asana
Our necks are one of the most vulnerable parts of our body and once we have a neck problem they can be complex to resolve. There are a few reasons why the neck cops the brunt of it. Firstly the neck or cervical spine has the greatest range of movement possible in the...