Fascia and Conscious Breath
Jul 15 It was in my 200 hour yoga teacher training watching the teachings of a renowned yoga anatomy expert, Gil Hedley showing this interesting network of netting called fascia in an autopsy. I would imagine he chose this style of teaching to emphasize the dramatic intricate/ delicate nature of this deep layer of our […]
HEALING
Am I healed from my stroke? My latest MRI showed my carotid artery had reshaped itself, unlike the swollen imbalance shown here. Brain swelling went down and according to my neurologist “healed”, with a small damaged area of my right hemisphere that would never “ heal”. My brain MRI is the My yoga will logo. […]
Pain
This is not only another question I get asked a lot but this is one I ask people coming into class as well. As a stroke survivor this is a very hard question to answer and when I ask other stroke survivors I often here the same thing: “its hard to explain but yes” “there […]
The Cranial Sacral Journey
Firat time getting CST or cranial sacral therapy I was not a fan, As with many breathing exercises in yoga, I felt as if it was simply doing thing and couldn’t possibly be doing anything valuable. I said its too expense, not worth it and moved on. While in my yoga anatomy training I learned […]
Yoga in India with a disability
What is it like being a stroke survivor entering an advanced yoga training in India? I can say that I wanted to go to India because it is the homeland of yoga and I thought I’d get an overly loving, warm healing yogic experience and that was not exactly what I experienced. Not to say […]
Yoga festivals with a disability
If you notice I am trying to reclaim the word DISABILITY and rephrase it as something to be proud of and celebrate, not deny or hide. As a stroke survivor, navigating outdoor yoga festivals can be somewhat challenging, but nonetheless a very rewarding experience. A few tips I can offer as I completed my third […]
Yoga retreats with a Disability
OWN YOUR STROKE!! Something I was told and I thought was a powerful mantra I had to share! As many of you know, I have been traveling bringing more awareness to the yoga community about the growing population of stroke survivors and our needs. I have hesitated for years to do a full on yoga […]
Travel yoga tips with disability
They say 90% of yoga happens off the mat. How is this possible, you might ask? Well it can be somewhat easy to tune in when your in the yoga class, on the mat, distractions limited. But how do you tune in to peace when the world is screaming at you? How can you create […]
Why Stroke Yoga is Revolutionary
Recovering from a stroke is a complex journey that often focuses on traditional rehabilitation methods like physical therapy and medication. However, stroke yoga is transforming the way survivors regain mobility, confidence, and overall well-being. At Myyogawill, we specialize in a mindful, movement-based approach that offers a holistic alternative to conventional recovery programs. In Boulder, Colorado, […]