How has your February been?  For me, February has been a very cold (I am currently in Germany), informative & explorative month. As mentioned in my February newsletter, I have taken part in Susi Hately’s therapeutic yoga teacher clinic “How To Get Unstuck”.  Susi Hately is one of my role models and I was interested to learn & explore more about Susi’s therapeutical approach to very common physical issues such as tight necks & shoulders, sore backs, achy hips & pelvises as well as sacro-iliac joints. An interesting fact is that a lot of those physical issues can be improved and/or resolved by improving the function of your shoulders and hips. I have learned a lot from this yoga teacher clinic and I am so excited about being able to share my newly gained knowledge with you. More and more I will be incorporating it into my exercise videos. Also, if you are interested in some insights from the “How To Get Unstuck” program, please read the article below.

This month’s competition prize is an organic solid seabuckthorn-citrus body butter in the shape of two hearts. To be in the draw, purchase a jbyogafit.com access pass in March. Access passes start from just $6.99 (USD)!  So, don’t wait any longer and give yourself a gift of fitness & wellbeing.

I love hearing from you – so if there is anything you would like to know more about or something that concerns you, please email me at jackie@jbyogafit.com.

Have a great day. Namaste.

Jacqueline

What I have learned from the "How To Get Unstuck" program

Here are my TOP 10 tips on how to improve your Yoga practice:

1. When doing Yoga or any other exercises, make sure you move in a range of motion that doesn't cause or increase pain/tension/strain in your body.

2. Move in a "click-free" range of motion - move only as far as there is no clicking in your joints.

3. Always perform your exercises with full attention & concentrate on the movements.

4. Move as purely and precisely as possible.

5. Try slowing the movements down.

6. Breathe easily & naturally.

7. Tune in with your body & be aware of how your body feels during the exercises.

8. Be gentle with yourself. Don't push yourself too hard as this can often cause more tension and strain.

9. Trust your instincts - if you feel that something doesn't feel right or good for your body, don't do it!

10. Don't forget to schedule in some relaxation time at the end of your practice.