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Athletes: Hip Rotation & Shoulder Problems
In baseball, research has shown that at ball release, the lack of internal rotation at the hip *can* cause a compensatory pattern at the...

Steph Armijo
Nov 5, 20171 min read
AUDIO: Guided Relaxation (Yoga Nidra)
Yoga Nidra is a systematic guided relaxation to help calm the nervous system. Yoga nidra promotes deep rest and relaxation combining...

Steph Armijo
Nov 5, 20171 min read
AUDIO: 10-Minute Warm-Up
Try this 10 minute warm-up to gently stretch low back, hamstrings, quads, hip flexors, hips, & hamstrings!

Steph Armijo
Nov 5, 20171 min read


VIDEO: Seated Warm-Up
Try this quick seated warm-up for shoulders and spine.

Steph Armijo
Nov 5, 20171 min read


Staying Hydrated in a Hot Yoga Room
Recently one of my students (also a yoga instructor) asked how I am able to keep my voice teaching so many classes each week. The...

Steph Armijo
Nov 5, 20172 min read


What is missing for Hamstring Flexibility
Hamstring Strengthening Exercise Typically in yoga, we do more hamstring stretching – and not much hamstring strengthening. If we do too...

Steph Armijo
Nov 5, 20171 min read


For Athletes: A Little TLC For Hands/Wrists
There is so much we take for granted with our bodies on a daily basis. For professional athletes, the ability to move their hands/wrists...

Steph Armijo
Nov 5, 20171 min read


What's Yoga All About?
What’s yoga all about? First of all, there are many different types of yoga. Slow, relaxing classes; power yoga classes; alignment based...

Steph Armijo
Nov 5, 20173 min read


Why I Love Yoga - Reality Check from an NBA Head Coach
Last year I was asked to speak at career day at an elementary school. My initial thoughts? Why would they want me? I just wear yoga pants...

Steph Armijo
Nov 5, 20173 min read


5 Poses to Relieve Back Pain
We all have experienced back pain. It comes, it goes. Sometimes from sitting too long, sometimes from moving too much. We need to take...

Steph Armijo
Nov 5, 20172 min read


Child's Pose for Athletes - Try these Tips
Using Yoga Props in Child’s Pose Child’s pose is known in yoga as a resting pose. It may not seem like it at first if you have tight hips...

Steph Armijo
Nov 4, 20172 min read


5 Ways to Support Your Savasana
Savasana is the most important pose of class. While it is a crowd favorite for many, staying completely still with your eyes closed in a...

Steph Armijo
Nov 4, 20172 min read


5 Stretches to Do Before You Get Out of Bed
Try these five stretches first thing in the morning (they can be done IN bed) to stretch and gently open hip & groin area, low back,...

Steph Armijo
Nov 4, 20172 min read


5 Reasons Why Athletes Should Do Yoga
Why athletes should be incorporating yoga into their Strength & Conditioning routines: A well-designed yoga program provides a great...

Steph Armijo
Nov 2, 20172 min read
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