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Technique Tuesday - Warrior 2 Part 2 Feb 14, 2023

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Let’s continue our Technique Tuesday series with another exploration of Warrior 2, Maha Virabhadrasana or Virabhadrasana 2.

This is a series of videos where each video shows different modifications to help you find...

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Technique Tuesday - Warrior 2 Part 1 Feb 07, 2023

Let’s continue our Technique Tuesday series with an exploration of Warrior 2, Maha Virabhadrasana or Virabhadrasana 2.
This will be a series of videos where each video will show different modifications to help you find a comfortable fit for your body - remember, all bodies are different, which means...

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Technique Tuesday - Warrior 1 Part 3 Jun 07, 2022

Welcome back toĀ our final instalment of our Warrior 1 for Technique Tuesdays! Today we are exploring another way to use this foundational pose, Virabhadrasana 1 or Warrior 1 pose by using a chair.

This is a pose used on its own,Ā and also as a transitional posture in so many yoga practices, but it i...

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Technique Tuesday - Warrior 1 Part 2 May 31, 2022

Welcome back to week 2 of our Technique Tuesdays! Today we are exploring another way to use this foundational pose, Virabhadrasana 1 or Warrior 1 pose.

This is a pose used on its own, but also as a transitional posture in so many yoga practices, but it isn't often that we slow down and just practic...

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Technique Tuesday - Warrior 1 Part 1 May 24, 2022

Welcome back to our Technique Tuesdays! Today we are exploring another foundational pose, Virabhadrasana 1 or Warrior 1 pose.

This is a pose used on its own, but also as a transitional posture in so many yoga practices, but it isn't often that we slow down and just practice this, and see what feels...

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Technique Tuesday - Trikonasana Triangle Pose Pt 4 May 10, 2022

Welcome to our fourth and final instalment of Trikonasana or Triangle pose variations!

This is a fantastic way to open hips, heart and shoulders, strengthen legs and abdominal and back muscles, and even open shoulders, as we will see in the more advanced bind variation today.

As always, listen to ...

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Wellness Wednesday - Why a Home Practice is Vital for Your Health Apr 27, 2022

Welcome to the new HealthGirl AnyTime Studio! This video gives you a tour of our new unlimited content library and shows how easy it is to use.

Now, I know a lot of you are going to say, "Ugh, I can't do at-home stuff, it just isn't me!"

Fair. I know doing things for your wellness on your own time...

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Technique Tuesday - Triangle Variations Pt. 2 Apr 19, 2022

Hello and welcome to a new Techniques Tuesday, where we'll be exploring Trikonasana, or Triangle Pose. Today is a second stage, where we go a little deeper.

As always, listen to your body, rest and modify as needed, and stop if you feel ANY pain. While this is a pose often used in yoga classes, it ...

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Wellness Wednesday - Breathe to Heal Apr 13, 2022

Let's take a moment, just a moment, and breathe.

Sit for a moment, finding your comfortable seat, so that you are sturdy and grounded.

Relax your shoulders away from your ears.

Place a hand over your heart space, another over your abdomen.

Feel your breath as you breathe naturally.

Just notice ...

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Technique Tuesday - Triangle Variations Pt. 1 Apr 12, 2022

Hello and welcome to a new Techniques Tuesday, where we'll be exploring Trikonasana, or Triangle Pose. Today is a beginner modified version in a standing pose, but in future variations, we will explore also a seated chair version, so stay tuned over the following weeks for information on that as wel...

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Technique Tuesday - Open Hips and Shoulders Pt. 3 Apr 05, 2022

We continue our exploration of a hips and shoulders opening flow this week, with a level 3 variation.Ā This is theĀ "most advanced" variation of the gentle flow we started 2 weeks ago. For more modifications, be sure to check out last Tuesday's post for Part 2, or the previous Tuesday's post to that f...

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Foodie Friday - No-Sugar-Added Iced Tea Apr 01, 2022

So I've had this recipe floating around my house for a few years, and every time someone comes to my house I make it.

Why?

Because Every. Single. Person. LOVES IT.

Full Stop.

It's easy, affordable, non-caffeinated, no-sugar-added and incredibly delicious. Great for staying hydrated any time of y...

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