Let's talk trees! It's May and here in Pittsburgh the the leaves are out in full verdant glory! The oaks, maples, dogwoods and even the...

1. Learn and Practice Mindfulness Mindfulness is "the mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while...

This month’s pose is Trikonasana or Triangle Pose, a wonderfully balanced standing pose. This is one of my personal favorites because...

"I need a Hero, I'm holding out for a Hero 'til the end of the night..." -Bonnie Tyler As we enter the 3rd year of pandemic life, we have...

Savasana is the Sanskrit name for the final relaxation pose that comes at the end of most yoga classes. According to Judith Lasater ,...

It was a beautiful September day in Washington, DC.. I went to work early that morning and as I arrived, I placed a flyer about a...

This standing posture strengthens the legs and improves flexibility of the hip and foot muscles. It can be a challenging balance pose...

This is a strong pose that is typically a part of any vinyasa or power-style yoga class. It is a great pose for improving strength,...

This modification of Bhujangasana is extremely useful for anyone who practices yoga. It helps to increase the mobility and awareness of...

Spring is in the air, daylight savings is in full swing, and Easter and Passover are history. And hopefully these April snow showers are...

This iconic pose is done in almost any hatha yoga class. It captures the essence of yoga in that it combines strength and flexibility,...

This is not a classic yoga pose but more of a therapeutic posture I learned from Dr. Ginger Garner, DPT of Living Well Institute. It's...

Our cross country ski season has been extraordinary this year. The weather has been cold and snowy enough since mid-january that we have...

Here's a 10 minute meditation on self-compassion:

Time for another updated Pragmatic Yogi blog post... In my mid-30s, I discovered Nordic skiing, otherwise known as cross country or XC...

It’s a new year and a new decade... again! I originally wrote this post 1o years ago when I was blogging as The Pragmatic Yogi. A lot has...

Standing forward bend can be wonderful way to release physical and mental tension. It is an intense stretch for hamstrings but is also a...

Also known as Intense or Fierce pose, this asana is great for building up strength and heat in the body. Muscles Strengthened in Chair...

Deceptively simple, this posture is the foundation.

I am a physical therapist. I have always loved all things physical. Physical fitness, physiology, physical medicine, even the physics of...