Knee Safety Fundamentals in Warrior I Pose

Warrior I is a foundational yoga pose. For knee safety, there are a few key alignment points that both students and teachers should be aware of.


How I Lost 41 Pounds Doing Yoga

I lost 41 pounds during my first two months practicing yoga. It sounds impossible, I know, so just imagine how it felt to swim in your own clothes and suddenly have a visible jawline.

How I Healed My Hamstrings

Hot Yoga + pain killers + pure stupidity caused me to tear my right hamstring terribly (see photos on this page). The good news is that I’ve healed it naturally.

What is Pigeon Pose? And How Do I Protect My Knees in It?

Pigeon Pose is also one of yoga’s most injurious poses—so let’s take a closer look at safety and alignment. Take a look at these steps, photos, and our favorite Pigeon pose variation!


Why Most Yoga Classes Don’t Work for Flexibility

I had no idea back then, but as it turns out, most yoga classes are not about flexibility. That’s just a stereotype. To truly change your range of motion, you need a targeted approach outside of class.

Guided Breathing Exercises with Lucas Rockwood

Lucas spills the details for how to utilize your breath for better sleep, less stress, and more energy that he shared on the Tedx stage. Click here to get access to three free guided breathing exercises.

Must Read Books for Yoga People

These are my (Lucas Rockwood) 100% biased book recommendations all yoga people need to read to become better yogis, better business people, and to be in better health. I'm also adding my top tips to become a better reader (even if you hate reading).

3 Sweeteners That Are Worse Than Sugar

I know you may be thinking: Isn’t white sugar the worst? But don’t be fooled by organic alternatives. Here are 3 sweeteners that are actually worse than white sugar when it comes to weight gain and sugar addiction.

Why You May Want to Rethink Cooking with Olive Oil

Despite popular belief that olive oil is great for cooking, it actually has a very low flash point and must be handled with care. Is it healthy, then?


Ankle to Knee Hip Opening Stretch

When you’re locked up in your hips, sitting and squatting are uncomfortable and the tightness can contribute (or even cause) back pain, knee problems, and other mobility issues.

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