body acceptance | Abby with the Rods

Jun 20, 20233 min read

What is Yoga with Scoliosis?

Years ago, I decided I would no longer teach Yoga for Scoliosis & Spinal Fusion. It had nothing to do with the content or clientele - I...

May 22, 20234 min read

Pose Breakdown: Down Dog

Down dog (adho mukha svanasana) is one of the most common postures in a modern day hatha yoga class. My classes always include it, and we...

Sep 27, 20214 min read

Yoga with Scoliosis & Spinal Fusion: 4 Key Actions

4 key actions for Yoga with Scoliosis & Spinal Fusion: Length, strength, side-bends, and twists!

Sep 20, 20213 min read

My Spine, My Body, My Love.

I have started to ask myself, "Who am I because of my scoliosis and spinal fusion? How has my spine influenced me?"

Sep 17, 20173 min read

Yoga for Scoliosis: A Weekend Workshop

Yoga for scoliosis is not about being deficient or less able. It is about gaining a greater understanding of our bodies, and feeling alive.

Jan 9, 20173 min read

What is "Your Vinyasa"?

The beauty of vinyasa - its movement - can become its greatest challenge, and even its greatest danger. Sometimes, we must slow down.

Oct 25, 20165 min read

In Sickness and In Health

Sometimes I wonder if my obsessive tendencies are a response to my father’s death: I couldn’t control that, but what *can* I control?

Jun 30, 20133 min read

The End of Natural Beauty Month

When we stop seeing ourselves as flawed, broken, imperfect people, we can start to treat ourselves with the love and respect we deserve.

Jun 16, 20132 min read

Reflecting on Reflections

How others judge our appearance has nothing to do with us; how we judge others' does.