Yogic Squat (Malasana, also Garland Pose) is a low squat that can reveal a lot about your body structure and asymmetries, like scoliosis and leg length discrepancies.
Read MoreMy own experience and research suggest that scoliosis doesn’t have to limit all high-impact exercise.
Read MoreIf you have difficulty doing a Yogic Squat—it is hard to get into, painful in your ankles, knees, or hips, or you can’t bring your heels to the ground—here are five variations and tips for practicing it.
Read MoreStaff Pose (Dandasana) is a basic yoga pose that is one of the best for highlighting postural patterns and strengthening back and leg muscles in those with body asymmetries like scoliosis and leg length discrepancies.
Read MoreHere are seven ways to find more stability and balance in Tree Pose (Vrksasana).
Read MoreLack of flexibility is the biggest reason I hear people give for not trying yoga—but also the biggest reason I hear from people who choose to start yoga.
Read MoreMuscle strength is important for reducing pain, as I learned in a recent conversation with a pain management physiatrist doctor.
Read MoreIf you have any body pain or scoliosis, flying can be even more difficult. Here are five things to do on a plane to help manage.
Read MoreThere are countless yoga trainings, retreats, and classes on offer in Rishikesh, but here is what makes Rishikesh Yogis Yogashala teacher training special.
Read MoreYoga for scoliosis is a gentle form of yoga that strengthens and stretches the muscles of the back and spine to help improve posture, reduce pain, and improve mobility.
Read MoreSide Plank Pose (Vasisthasana) was found to help reverse scoliosis spinal curves and it is also important for those with leg length discrepancies.
Read MoreWide-Legged Forward Fold (Prasarita Padottanasana) is a good yoga pose for those with leg length discrepancies and scoliosis because it stretches the legs, glutes, and back while promoting stability in the hips and balance between each leg, ankle, and foot.
Read MoreIf you have a leg length discrepancy (LLD), scoliosis, or various back, hip, or leg conditions you could have gluteus medius weakness or asymmetry. For some people, strengthening or balancing out these muscles will reduce pain, improve balance, and promote body symmetry.
Read MoreThis post reviews several approaches to manage pain associated with scoliosis and provides links to online resources.
Read MoreThere was another component of torticollis that I didn’t give enough weight to…sensory processing disorder (SPD).
Read MoreCobra Pose (Bhujangasana) can be adapted for spinal fusions.
Read MoreI document where my body is in space and how it is affected by my leg length discrepancy (LLD) and scoliosis
Read MoreUpward-Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana) is a common yoga pose, but why does it hurt?
Read MoreSeated Cross-Legged Pose (Sukhasana, or Easy Pose) is a popular yoga pose and appears in countless sequences. However, for many it is far from easy and can even hurt!
Read MoreEven though my scoliosis is mild, I now need to take my scoliosis into consideration in the classes I take and teach.
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