by Karen Fabian | Jul 14, 2018 | Anatomy Stories
One of the questions I get a lot from teachers, both new and experienced, is this: “How can I share anatomy with my students?” Put another way, they say, “I wish the information just flowed from me, rather than me having to think about it so...
by Karen Fabian | Nov 13, 2017 | Teaching Moment
(image: my recent anatomy workshop at Jolly Llama Yoga, Philadelphia) When I was a training to be a teacher, part of my role was to assist senior teachers like Baron Baptiste and Rolf Gates. It was one of the BEST training tools out there. I could assist, not worry...
by Karen Fabian | Feb 20, 2017 | Anatomy Stories
What if I told you that when you stretch a muscle, there’s a receptor in the muscle that senses when you’ve gone too far and actually shuts down your body’s ability to stretch more? What if I told you that even if you push yourself in static...
by Karen Fabian | Jan 1, 2017 | Teaching Moment
Over the past few days, I’ve taught yoga to quite a few beginners. This is common as we head into the New Year. Today is New Year’s day and studios around the country will be filled with newbies looking to add yoga to their fitness routine. Some are there...
by Karen Fabian | Jul 18, 2016 | Anatomy Stories
I’ve been teaching for a long time now and I’ve noticed one of the factors that drive practitioners on the mat. It’s something we all deal with in our lives off the mat too: it’s what everyone else is doing. Did you ever hear your mother say...