Yoga Articles
These articles first appeared in Australian Yoga Life Magazine, Australia's first yoga magazine (since 2001) and still the only yoga mag to feature all Australian content. Flo has been a regular contributor since issue 3 in 2002, with more than 15 articles published to date. Some of these articles are reproduced here by kind permission of Colin and Judy Clements, Australian Yoga Life Magazine founders and editors, in order of most recently published first.
For more info on Australian Yoga Life Magazine and to subscribe, please visit www.ayl.com.au
Yoga Article 10-Yoga and Knees
This article first appeared in AYL issue 29, Dec 2010-March 2011. A must read if you have ever experienced knee pain. Flo explains how some yoga practices can help build stronger knees, whilst some actually create knee injury, or aggravate existing weakness.
Yoga Article 9 - Scoliosis
Although it can be a debilitating spinal condition, scoliosis responds well to appropriate stretching. Flo Fenton describes how to help manage scoliosis through yoga.
Yoga Article 8 - Manage Your Lower Back Pain with Asana
Over her many years as a yoga teacher and practitioner, Flo Fenton has identified lower back ‘trouble spots’ in yoga poses. In this article she explains how to identify, manage and learn from sacroiliac joint pain in two of the most common yoga asanas.
Yoga Article 7 - Sun Salutes
Flo leads us through a Sun Salutation practice, with modifications for beginners as well as those who are more expperienced.
Yoga Article 6 - Overcoming Obstacles - Home Practice (part 2)
If you have been attempting to create and stick to a regular home practice since the last issue (or before) then you will know by now that it is not easy. You may also have noticed that it seems that to be hardest of all to get on your mat when you really need to do your yoga!
Yoga Article 5 - Developing Your Own Practice (part 1)
How long have you been going to your yoga class?
Do you ever do any
practice at home? For many students of yoga, making the leap from yoga
class to home practice is not an easy one.To start with, many of us do
not understand how to create a sequence that makes sense, and has a
beneficial effect.
Yoga Article 4 - The Healing Power of Inverted Postures and Backbends (part 2)
First appeared issue 8 Australian Yoga Life Magazine. Flo Fenton outlines the benefits of supported inverted poses and backbends step-by-step in this second article. Focus is on headstand and backbend variations, using props. Great for those who have trouble with headstand, also those with tight shoulders and chest.
Yoga Article 3 - The Healing Power of Inverted Postures and Backbends (part 1)
First appeared issue 7 Australian Yoga Life Magazine. Flo Fenton outlines the benefits of supported inverted poses and backbends step-by-step in this article. Focus on Shoulder Stand and Plough pose variations using props. great for those suffering from anxiety, burnout, and sore necks.
Yoga Article 2 - Creating Balance - More on Hips
First appeared issue 6 Australian Yoga Life Magazine. Flo Fenton outlines the difference between internal and external hip rotation in the yoga postures. A must fro those with sciatic pain and/or hip joint issues.
Yoga Article 1 - Strength through Awareness
First appeared issue 3 Australian Yoga Life Magazine. Flo Fenton outlines the importance awareness of the spatial alignment of the pelvis in standing poses, sitting poses, and backbends. This one is a must if you suffer lower back pain or weakness.