by Catherine Carrigan | May 25, 2021 | Blog, Yoga Poses
If there was only one yoga pose you could do anytime, anywhere to release pain, stress and compression in your spine, I would recommend this variation of wide leg forward fold. So let me tell you a funny story. About 10 years ago I went to the doctor for my annual... 
by Catherine Carrigan | May 24, 2021 | Blog, Yoga Poses
Traction twist is an essential yoga pose for low back pain relief. Many people suffer from lock back pain for a variety of reasons: Your sacroiliac joint may be locked on one or both sides, aka sacroiliac joint dysfunction Your lumbar curve may be less than 30... 
by Catherine Carrigan | Mar 3, 2020 | Blog, Recipes
About a month ago I injured my right knee and left hip in the gym. My right knee swelled up so badly I lost half my usual range of motion. The next morning I woke up and could hardly bend it. I had been making the mistake of wearing slip-on sneakers which caused my... 
by Catherine Carrigan | May 15, 2019 | Blog, Yoga Poses
In the 24 years I have taught yoga in Atlanta, I have helped clients with many complex spinal conditions. This is a back care routine that I have developed over the years for clients with scoliosis. Scoliosis is a complicated condition where your spine has bent into... 
by Catherine Carrigan | Feb 1, 2019 | Blog, Mudras
There are times in life when you simply need more energy to get through the day. Up at night taking care of a baby. During a long day at work. Driving through rush hour traffic. When you are so exhausted you can hardly keep your eyes open but life must still go on.... 
by Catherine Carrigan | Jan 31, 2019 | Blog, Yoga Poses
“As long as there is breath in the body, there is life. When breath departs, so does life. Therefore, regulate the breath.” Nath Yogi Swatmarama, yogic sage, author of Light on Hatha Yoga Studying yoga has had a profound effect on my work as a medical intuitive...