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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...

Allison Ray Jeraci
Jul 4, 20201 min read


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...

Allison Ray Jeraci
Jun 8, 20201 min read


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...

Allison Ray Jeraci
Mar 25, 20201 min read


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...

Allison Ray Jeraci
Mar 10, 20201 min read


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...

Allison Ray Jeraci
Mar 3, 20201 min read


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....

Allison Ray Jeraci
Feb 25, 20201 min read


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,...

Allison Ray Jeraci
Feb 18, 20201 min read


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,...

Allison Ray Jeraci
Feb 11, 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...

Allison Ray Jeraci
Jan 21, 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...

Allison Ray Jeraci
Jan 14, 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...

Allison Ray Jeraci
Jan 7, 20201 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...

Allison Ray Jeraci
Dec 24, 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...

Allison Ray Jeraci
Dec 17, 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...

Allison Ray Jeraci
Dec 10, 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...

Allison Ray Jeraci
Nov 19, 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...

Allison Ray Jeraci
Nov 12, 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...

Allison Ray Jeraci
Nov 4, 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...

Allison Ray Jeraci
Oct 28, 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...

Allison Ray Jeraci
Oct 21, 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...

Allison Ray Jeraci
Oct 14, 20191 min read
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