My teacher Dr. Kelly McGonigal recently tweeted: “Evidence is mixed about whether antidepressants help chronic pain. Reducing depression DOES. Not always same thing.” I also recently read about Author Simon Singh who wrote a strong critique about chiropractic care. I’ve been in depression... 

I have taught a few yoga asana classes in the last few days, and have fueled them with UZAZU. I’ve offered specific dynamics to amplify certain yoga poses. The feedback has been wonderful. The experience powerful. Participants have thanked me afterwards for the richness of the experience. Offer... 

The Tibialis Anterior (TA) receives little attention in fitness and yoga other than in locating where the muscle is in the body and what it does from anatomic position, namely, dorsiflexion of the ankle and inversion of the foot. According to the Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Weil, TA inserts at... 

Oh no! Gmail is down all around. Here’s 5 great poses for when Gmail develops serious soreness: 5. Balasana, Child’s Pose. Why not get a little childish? This will stop you from bursting out “UNFAIR”! 4. Legs up the wall. You can imagine you’re supporting all the google... 

Start With Fitness, End with You (Yoga) View more presentations from Alex Iglecia. Brian Swimme thoughtfully says, This is the greatest discovery of the scientific enterprise: You take hydrogen gas, and you leave it alone, and it turns into rosebuds, giraffes and humans. While he is talking about the... 

There are many articles available describing how to take responsibility for one’s yoga practice when pain, injuries or other limitations are present. If I hurt, what do I do? Brianna’s article neatly discusses what to do when physical limitations are present. Is that all? I have discovered... 

Beth and I are excited to be leading our Yoga (Epic, Viynasa, Yin Yoga & More) retreat for Via Yoga in March 2010. Via Yoga is enormously caring, supportive, and organized. So much so that they were written about in Travel Age West. Read the article here.  Read More →

Yoga & Surfing with Alex and Beth Iglecia March 13 - 19, 2010 (rsvp) Join Alex and Beth on a retreat that will take you on a full-spectrum journey of being from body, through mind, to spirit on land and water. Alex and Beth blend The Epic Workout® and Yin Yoga, presenting Yoga philosophy and asana,... 

Beth and I will be going to Sayulita, Mexico to teach Yoga and more for Via Yoga in March 2010. Will you join us? Join Alex and Beth on a retreat that will take you on a full-spectrum journey of being from body, through mind, to spirit on land and water. Alex and Beth blend The Epic Workout® and Yin... 

I will be leading an Epic Workout class at lululemon in San Francisco this weekend, June 14!  Read More →

I recently had the opportunity to participate in Janet Stone’s Heart of Vinyasa teacher training program at Yoga Tree Castro (Flow) in San Francisco. Janet’s program was a joyous blend of chanting, asana, and teaching experiences that offered all of us generous room to move, express, be ourselves... 

I am on my way to The Omega Institute for two promising workshops with Glen Black, yoga teacher extraordinaire. I am thrilled to spend a week in a tent studying yoga anatomy and conscious movement. After this weeklong retreat/workshop, Beth and I will embark on our 18 day road trip down the East Coast... 

This trailer will enlighten you. Right now. … are you there yet? Okay, so it won’t work that fast, but the trailer is quite inspiring. I cannot wait to see it when it comes to Boston. http://enlightenupthefilm.com Filmmaker Kate Churchill is determined to prove that yoga can transform anyone.... 

My friend Noel Schroeder is making phenomenal strides, thanks to her great intentions, experience and heart. I highly suggest learning from her website and purchasing her DVD. The idea of noticing is getting more and more noticed! Notice Your Experience: A Guide to Finding Balance DVD is now a TV star....