I posted this awhile ago but feel it's worth repeating. The google has abandoned me for the moment. I've been trying to find a story/lesson and can't...I'll have to head to the books. In the meantime, here is the essence. Let's say you throw a rock up in the air. Then let's say that as that rock is pulled back down to earth by gravity (as it can do nothing else), it hits you on the head. And, when that rocks hit you on the head, you are totally surprised. WHAT!? Where di

After spending three days digging around my shoulders and rotator cuffs at the Yoga Tune Up® shoulder immersion two weekends ago, I had an opportunity to ponder bike position...for the billionth-ish time. Specifically the DOM's (Direction of Movement) involved with correct positioning of the shoulders, arms and hands on the handlebars of the bicycle. I want to be really clear here, being on a bike CAN be a postural train wreck but it doesn't have to be. Not with correct fit,

The Venn diagram says it all. My teacher Jill Miller has written a book called "The Roll Model" (it's available for pre-order on Amazon, publication date of November 4), I received my advance copy Friday. I've been working with Jill and her husband Robert on packaging and other branding materials for Yoga Tune Up® and Tune Up Fitness® for about four years now. We've collaborated and produced projects I'm proud of: The Massage Therapy Kit; the Tune Up Fitness® logo; the Roll M

Shlumpasana is a commonly practiced pose. It's versatile and can be practiced sitting or standing. I find it is most often practiced off the mat. Working at a desk or computer, eating, waiting in line, watching television or reading a book. Quick side bar: I see it practiced in my very home by my almost college-aged son. I have a theory that the practice of "Advanced Shlumpasana" in teenage boys is caused by growth spurts. Specifically because when they grow so much, so fast