by Allison Rissel | May 31, 2018 | Allison Rissel Training, Resources, Teaching Yoga, Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Practice
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in our body. However, a lot of us still suffer from chronically tight shoulders. Tight shoulders can cause a stiff neck and even more pain. A lot of our stiffness is due to poor posture when we sit, sleep or text on our phones. ...
by Allison Rissel | May 2, 2018 | Allison Rissel Training, Resources, Teaching Yoga, Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Practice
Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints of Americans. The Mayo Clinic states that “most people will experience low back pain at some point in their lives.” Lower back pain affects sedentary people as well as highly-trained athletes. Even those with a...
by Allison Rissel | Apr 24, 2018 | Allison Rissel Training, Resources, Teaching Yoga, Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Practice
Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints of Americans. The Mayo Clinic states that “most people will experience low back pain at some point in their lives.” Lower back pain affects sedentary people as well as highly-trained athletes. Even those with a...
by Allison Rissel | Apr 3, 2018 | Allison Rissel Training, Pelvic Floor, Resources, Teaching Yoga, Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Practice
People mistakenly believe that pelvic floor weakness only affects child-bearing women. However, women, men and even children can suffer from a weak pelvic floor! Our current sedentary lifestyle is one cause of weak pelvic floors. Since so many people suffer from... by Allison Rissel | Nov 30, 2017 | Recipes
Have you recovered from the carbohydrate and sugar overdose also known as Thanksgiving? I don’t know about ya’ll, but I’m happy to pass the mashed potatoes and pies and return to my normal eating routine that includes lots of veggies and lean protein. Okay, I could...