Engaging the Subtle Body: Pelvic & Diaphragm Tension Bands
The seven myofascial tension bands universally situate in all human bodies, which arguably could be proof that we are all one. These connective tissue bands
Helen Maupin March 26, 2026
The seven myofascial tension bands universally situate in all human bodies, which arguably could be proof that we are all one. These connective tissue bands
A while back, I blogged about this very question: Who Am I? From a yoga perspective and my own personal experience, I recognize the importance
7 Tension Bands or Straps: Myofascia is the flexible network of tissue that surrounds, cushions, and supports muscles, bones, and organs. It acts as a
I recently read the following quote in a 2005 book written by Mary Doria Russell — When the preponderance of human beings choose to act
Over the past several weeks, I shared Yoga Actions focused on creating space in the major spinal joints — sacrum-tailbone, lumbar-sacrum, thoracic-lumbar, and C7-thoracic. Using
Over the past several weeks, we practiced asanas utilizing yoga actions that engage the subtle body — Pranamaya Kosha (energy body), Manomaya Kosha (mental-emotional body),
Stillness within one’s body and silence within one’s mind are outcomes of a dedicated yoga practice that includes asanas (postures), pratyahara (sensory withdrawal), pranayama (breath
In two previous posts, Tailbone-sacral and Sacral-lumbar joints, I wrote about the significance of moving beyond our physical reliance on the Annamaya Kosha (muscular-skeletal flexibility
In this life cycle of seasons and snowy months, winter is the time for hibernation (rest and reflection), and January is the month for stocktaking.
Real depth doesn’t come from sheer force (grunt yoga), but from the delicate art of balancing effort and surrender. “Effortless effort”, as described by B.K.S. Iyengar,
Over the lifespan of human existence, many ‘thought models’ have emerged through which we attempt to understand who we are — psychological, biological, social, philosophical,
by guest blogger, Chloe Pearson Some days you wake up hollow. Nothing’s wrong, but everything feels just out of reach. That morning coffee doesn’t hit