Yoga Props

Jul 4, 2020
1 min

Homemade Yoga Props: How to Get Creative With What You've Got

By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International As we continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic, most of our lives—both...

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3 Ways to Use a Wedge Block to Get More From Forward Bends

Allison Ray Jeraci

Jun 9, 2020
1 min

3 Ways to Use a Wedge Block to Get More From Forward Bends

By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Wedge blocks are generally recommended for decreasing the 90-degree angle...

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Allison Ray Jeraci

Mar 26, 2020
1 min

Step Up to Handstand

By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International When it comes to my love of practicing handstands, William Shakespeare’s...

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Allison Ray Jeraci

Mar 11, 2020
1 min

3 Ways to Use a Wedge in Arm Balances

By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Using a wedge block can take your arm balances to new heights. We know...

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Three Ways to Prop and Progress Your Vasisthasana (Side Plank)

Allison Ray Jeraci

Mar 3, 2020
1 min

Three Ways to Prop and Progress Your Vasisthasana (Side Plank)

By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International In addition to yoga, vasisthasana, or side plank pose, is commonly found...

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5 Reasons to Add Resistance Bands to Your Yoga Practice

Allison Ray Jeraci

Feb 25, 2020
1 min

5 Reasons to Add Resistance Bands to Your Yoga Practice

By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Resistance bands have been making big waves in the yoga world lately....

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Getting Creative With Props Made Me a Better Teacher

Allison Ray Jeraci

Feb 18, 2020
1 min

Getting Creative With Props Made Me a Better Teacher

By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International I'm often asked how I come up with creative ways to use yoga props. Well,...

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Illuminate Half Moon Pose With These Two Strap Enhancements

Allison Ray Jeraci

Feb 11, 2020
1 min

Illuminate Half Moon Pose With These Two Strap Enhancements

By Allison Ray Jeraci Photo by Andrea Killam Yoga International Nothing lights up the yoga room like students shining in half moon pose,...

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Chair Yoga Flow: A Dynamic Way to Sit and Practice

Allison Ray Jeraci

Jan 21, 2020
1 min

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, 2020
1 min

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, 2020
1 min

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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Two Propped Takes on Bhujapidasana, Shoulder-Pressing Pose

Allison Ray Jeraci

Dec 24, 2019
1 min

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, 2019
1 min

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, 2019
1 min

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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Allison Ray Jeraci

Nov 19, 2019
1 min

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, 2019
1 min

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, 2019
1 min

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 29, 2019
1 min

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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Allison Ray Jeraci

Oct 22, 2019
1 min

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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Allison Ray Jeraci

Oct 15, 2019
1 min

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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