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5 Benefits of Yoga Nidra
By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Yoga nidra, or yogic sleep as it is commonly known, is an immensely...
Allison Ray Jeraci
Dec 3, 20191 min read
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6 Effective Ways to Sequence Any Backbending Practice
By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Backbending postures are an exquisite way to strengthen the spine and...
Allison Ray Jeraci
Nov 26, 20191 min read
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2 Super-Propped Versions of Dancer Pose
By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Dancer pose (natarajasana) fuses into one statuesque form the qualities...
Allison Ray Jeraci
Nov 19, 20191 min read
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Accessible Arm Balances: 2 Ways to Prop Eka Pada Koundinyasana II
By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Eka pada koundinyasana II (one-legged Sage Koundinya’s pose II, sometimes...
Allison Ray Jeraci
Nov 12, 20191 min read
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Use a Chair to Get More Out of Warrior II
By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International A key part of being a warrior is challenging yourself in new ways, which...
Allison Ray Jeraci
Nov 4, 20191 min read
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Trouble Pressing up Into Wheel Pose? Try This Variation.
By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Urdhva dhanurasana, or upward bow pose (also known as wheel), is a deep...
Allison Ray Jeraci
Oct 29, 20191 min read
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5 Ways to Release Tight Calves
By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Yoga teachers frequently talk about stretching the hamstrings, and more...
Allison Ray Jeraci
Oct 22, 20191 min read
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4 Ways to Prop Side Crow
By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International When it comes to propping poses, I always ask myself, “Why prop?” The...
Allison Ray Jeraci
Oct 15, 20191 min read
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Use a Chair to Progress Toward a Handstand Press!
By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International So, you’ve mastered hopping up into handstand and holding it in the...
Allison Ray Jeraci
Oct 8, 20191 min read
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Prepare for Partridge Pose
By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International To start with, kapinjalasana (partridge pose) is really fun to say....
Allison Ray Jeraci
Oct 1, 20191 min read
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Yoga Nidra and the Five Koshas
By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International The meditation practice of yoga nidra, or yogic sleep, is based on the...
Allison Ray Jeraci
Sep 17, 20191 min read
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5 Empowering Prenatal Yoga Poses
By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International If you’re expecting a baby, attending prenatal yoga classes can be very...
Allison Ray Jeraci
Sep 3, 20191 min read
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3 Ways to Use Props in Ardha Dhanurasana (Half Bow)
By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International One day, after teaching a backbend class that included ardha dhanurasana...
Allison Ray Jeraci
Aug 27, 20191 min read
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Mayurasana Made Easier: Use a Chair to Fly in Peacock Pose
By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International When I first attempted mayurasana (peacock pose), I felt heavy and...
Allison Ray Jeraci
Aug 20, 20191 min read
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5 Ways to Prepare for Handstand
By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Handstand (adho mukha vrksasana) is an adventurous and exhilarating pose...
Allison Ray Jeraci
Aug 13, 20191 min read
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3 Ways to Use Props in Warrior III
By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Let’s face it: Life can be tough and we all need a little support...
Allison Ray Jeraci
Aug 6, 20191 min read
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How to Find Your Magic: Breaking Down Firefly Pose
By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Summertime is my favorite season for one simple fact—fireflies. Seeing...
Allison Ray Jeraci
Jul 29, 20191 min read
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Think You're Not Flexible Enough for Hanumanasana?
By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Hanumanasana is a full split named for the monkey god, Hanuman. In the...
Allison Ray Jeraci
Jul 23, 20191 min read
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3 Savasana Variations to Explore in Your Practice
By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International The vast majority of yoga classes conclude with savasana,or corpse pose...
Allison Ray Jeraci
Jul 2, 20191 min read
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