by Karen Fabian | Feb 6, 2017 | Anatomy Stories
I had a question after class yesterday about how to do tripod headstand. I love getting questions after class because it shows a sense of inquiry about the practice. I had a few questions but I chose this one because it gives me a chance to talk about an anatomical...
by Karen Fabian | Jan 30, 2017 | Anatomy Stories
I got an email the other day from a yoga teacher who asked:Â “I am interested in your opinion on hip openers. My students love them but I hear that they can loosen the joint and I’m conflicted about teaching them. What are your thoughts?” Well,...
by Karen Fabian | Jan 22, 2017 | Anatomy Stories, Uncategorized
Let’s face it. Even the most avid student comes to class once a day. There are all those other hours of the day that they’re moving around, lifting things, running, walking, carrying bags, hunching over their computers… all actions that are...
by Karen Fabian | Jan 10, 2017 | Anatomy Stories
As a teacher who loves to focus on the anatomy in yoga, I enjoy hearing questions from my students. Any kind of verbal feedback is great to get from students because quite honestly, you’re doing all the talking as the teacher and they’re listening. So, without...
by Karen Fabian | Nov 14, 2016 | Class theme, Grow Your Teaching Techniques
When I began my training with Baron Baptiste back in 2002, I was taught  a standard sequence. At the time I didn’t realize it but over time, I grew to really depend on that standard sequence to support my teaching but better yet, to allow me the freedom...