Blog | Allison Ray Jeraci, E-RYT 500

Chair Yoga Flow: A Dynamic Way to Sit and Practice

Jan 21, 20201 min read

Chair Yoga Flow: A Dynamic Way to Sit and Practice

By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Need to unwind? This creative flow gets your body moving every which...

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Make 5 Arm Balances Easier Using Just 2 Blocks

Allison Ray Jeraci

Jan 14, 20201 min read

Make 5 Arm Balances Easier Using Just 2 Blocks

By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Arm balances, which require lots of preparation, strength, and...

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3 Ways that Props Can Invigorate Your Bridge Pose

Allison Ray Jeraci

Jan 7, 20201 min read

3 Ways that Props Can Invigorate Your Bridge Pose

By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International One of my favorite architects is Antonio Gaudí, and every time I practice...

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5 Ways to Start Teaching Yoga Right After Teacher Training

Allison Ray Jeraci

Dec 31, 20191 min read

5 Ways to Start Teaching Yoga Right After Teacher Training

By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Graduating from yoga teacher training is exciting. However, figuring out...

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Two Propped Takes on Bhujapidasana, Shoulder-Pressing Pose

Allison Ray Jeraci

Dec 24, 20191 min read

Two Propped Takes on Bhujapidasana, Shoulder-Pressing Pose

By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Bhujapidasana,“arm-pressure” or "shoulder-pressing” pose, is wonderful...

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A Challenging Crow Sequence That Won't Stress Your Wrists and Shoulders

Allison Ray Jeraci

Dec 17, 20191 min read

A Challenging Crow Sequence That Won't Stress Your Wrists and Shoulders

By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Have you noticed that sometimes sequences oriented toward arm balances...

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How to Practice Firefly Pose at the Wall

Allison Ray Jeraci

Dec 10, 20191 min read

How to Practice Firefly Pose at the Wall

By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Tittibhasana,or firefly pose, is an arm balance I've been working on for...

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Dec 3, 20191 min read

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...

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6 Effective Ways to Sequence Any Backbending Practice

Allison Ray Jeraci

Nov 26, 20191 min read

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...

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Nov 19, 20191 min read

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...

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Accessible Arm Balances: 2 Ways to Prop Eka Pada Koundinyasana II

Allison Ray Jeraci

Nov 12, 20191 min read

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...

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Use a Chair to Get More Out of Warrior II

Allison Ray Jeraci

Nov 4, 20191 min read

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...

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Trouble Pressing up Into Wheel Pose? Try This Variation.

Allison Ray Jeraci

Oct 28, 20191 min read

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...

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Oct 21, 20191 min read

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...

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Oct 14, 20191 min read

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...

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Use a Chair to Progress Toward a Handstand Press!

Allison Ray Jeraci

Oct 7, 20191 min read

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...

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Sep 30, 20191 min read

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....

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Exhale to Inhale's Approach to Trauma-Informed Yoga

Allison Ray Jeraci

Sep 23, 20191 min read

Exhale to Inhale's Approach to Trauma-Informed Yoga

By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Over the course of five years, I had the pleasure of getting to know...

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Sep 16, 20191 min read

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...

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Tips for Teaching Yoga Philosophy in Asana Class

Allison Ray Jeraci

Sep 9, 20191 min read

Tips for Teaching Yoga Philosophy in Asana Class

By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International For me, as a practitioner, yoga philosophy and asana go together like...

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