Thousand Petals Yoga

09/10/2026

Yogi Dandasana requires quite a bit of hip mobility and rotation. Here are a few of my favorite preps to explore before working into the full pose, including Figure 4 variations, twists, and progressively deeper hip openers.

09/07/2026

Here are five of my favorite moves to strengthen the back body and core, mobilize the spine and shoulders, and help support better posture throughout your day. Desk workers unite!

09/03/2026

I love how figure 4 can be a whole little journey of hip opening and twisting, eventually taking you into dragonfly. Not for the faint of heart, but it's all about the journey, right?

09/02/2026

Fall at TPY + Yoga Teacher Training Applications Are Open -

It’s almost fall, y’all. With kids back in school, schedules shifting, and the rhythms of life changing again, this is a natural time to find our way back to the mat. What a gift to have this practice to return to!

08/31/2026

As we approach the end of beach season, here are few of my favorite 'beach' poses to practice at the beach. Most important is the final pose.

08/27/2026

Rather than trying to stretch the IT band itself, these poses explore the outer hips, glutes, TFL, and surrounding tissues that can contribute to that tight feeling. A quick little sequence for as Paul likes to say, 'all the 'ers out there', including the runners, walkers, bikers, hikers, sitters, and more.

08/24/2026

Working on Crow? A few small adjustments can make all the difference. Give these tips a try and let me know which one helps most!

08/20/2026

Sitting on the dock of the bay with a few favorite hip openers and twists. Sometimes all you need is deep stretch, sunshine, and a place to sit for a while.

08/17/2026

Chaturanga is less about muscling your way through, but instead building strength with good alignment. Here are a few of the cues I use to help students feel stronger and more supported in the pose.

08/14/2026

The wall offers great feedback when you're learning inversions. These are a few of my favorite drills to build strength, confidence, and control before taking your practice away from the wall.