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Physical Therapy Meets Yoga, an Interview with Nicole Mullins

Posted on May 24, 2017 by yogaoneblog

Nicole Mullins PT/E-RYT is a physical therapist and yoga teacher with over 20 years experience working in orthopedics and seven years in therapeutic yoga. Currently, Nicole is the clinical director at Embody Physical Therapy and Yoga. She will be leading an Intermediate Anatomy … Continue reading →

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Bending over Backwards – Stay Safe in Your Yoga Practice

Posted on December 16, 2014 by yogaoneblog

by Rachel Krentzman, PT, E-RYT Backbends are an integral part of any Yoga practice. The intention for backbends is to open the chest and rib cage in preparation for pranayama (breathwork). For some, backbends are exhilarating and freeing while for … Continue reading →

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Top 3 Yoga Poses for Wrist Pain

Posted on September 29, 2014 by yogaoneblog

How many hours do you spend typing in front of a computer screen? If you’re like many Americans, you’re spending a significant amount of time every day with your fingers on a keyboard. Over time, repetitive movements like typing or … Continue reading →

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Slow Down to Be Present

Posted on July 15, 2014 by yogaoneblog

“You’re missing out on LIFE!” the woman next to me sharply stated as I finished typing a text message into my phone. We were standing at La Jolla Cove where I went for my morning walk before class.  It was … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Yoga Myths – Part One

Posted on March 20, 2014 by yogaoneblog

Here’s a list of our favorite yoga myths. Do you ever hear these “reasons” not to do yoga from your friends? Let us know in the comments! 10. MYTH: You have to be flexible to practice yoga. FACT: Over time, … Continue reading →

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Minding the Mind: Week 5 of Yoga Teacher Training

Posted on March 7, 2013 by yogaoneblog

Wabi-Sabi One of the highlights of our anatomy training is when we learned about the spine. We looked at each others’ spines standing erect and folded forward. One of the physical therapists teaching us anatomy spotted a student who had … Continue reading →

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From Paralysis to Handstand: How Yoga Saved My Life

Posted on December 7, 2012 by yogaoneblog

By: Kim Ogburn Not so long ago, I was a half marathon runner, big wave surfer and mountain hiker. At my day job, I supervised large, one-of-a-kind home construction projects. My work placed extraordinary physical demands on my body. But … Continue reading →

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Student Perspective: Gary Leivers

Posted on July 17, 2012 by yogaoneblog

Stepping Through the Door  I had been aware of Yoga One’s studio for six years before I stepped through the door for the first time. My office looked down onto the small businesses along 7th Avenue, but not until losing a fight with a very heavy … Continue reading →

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