Sports Yoga Sequence
Yoga positions, called asana, are the basic physical part of a yoga practice. Although yoga poses are a type of exercise for your body, they are also much more. The word yoga itself is from Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language, and refers to the union of mind and spirit. Yoga began in India more than […]
“Keep your Students Safe!” Workshop for Yoga and Pilates Instructors. Sat 31st Jan ’15. 2-3.30pm. My Wellbeing, Dame St, Dublin.
Become the teacher students will rave about! Do you teach students with injuries such as Low Back Pain/ Disc issues / Osteoarthritis / Ankle injuries / Sciatica etc? Would you like professional physiotherapy guidance to ensure your classes are beneficial & medically sound & safe promoting your students well-being? Orla Crosse MISCP is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Qualified Yoga […]
Fitness Freak Question and Answer Session!
Check this link out to see my latest interview with Head Strength and Conditioning Coach – Richie Kennedy of Fitness Freak! http://fitnessfreak.ie/performance-yoga-hits-ff-hq
Calf Muscle Strength.. or weakness!?
Calf pain presents at one time or another for runners and along with the dreaded ‘runner’s knee’ is common, frustrating and there are a variety of causes and treatments. Calf pain is often severe, building up into a cramp like feeling and can cause a runner to stop up and pull out of their training […]
Christmas Charity Yoga Sat Dec 6th 10am
Christmas Charity Yoga Class At 10am on Sat 6th Dec, I will teach a Yoga Class for new and existing Performance Yoga Students in our headquarters at Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy, Clonmel. This class will be a Charity Yoga Class. It is a FREE Yoga Class for adults where you will have to opportunity to donate […]
Calf Length
This article focuses on Calf Muscle Flexibility. The Why, When and How to do it effectively. After a short morning run this morning, as I stretched my calves I thought why not share the expertise! All muscles have an optimal length. A length at which they can produce the appropriate amount of energy, […]
One to One Yoga Session
Want to try Yoga but not keen on a class environment? Then why not try a One to One Yoga Session with Orla, Chartered Physiotherapist. Taking into consideration your own goals, a private Yoga Session will allow you work correctly through a series of movements which will be tailored to suit your requirements. Suitable for […]
Office Yoga
Office Yoga. Top 5 Performance Yoga Ireland Moves. Let’s face it, we’re a laptop and tablet generation! I’m using a laptop to write this piece and know my ‘posture’ isn’t great – but I don’t sit like this 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. I know I’d have neck and shoulder pain if […]
How to avoid wrist pain in Yoga
We are at risk of loading a lot of pressure into the heel of our hands during pose like Downward Facing Dog and Plank if done incorrectly. This simple diagram can help you protect your wrists, practice at home and even at your desk at work!
Sports Yoga for Cyclists
While working with cyclists attending the Sports Surgery Clinic for physiotherapy: purists, adventure racers, triathletes, and spinners, I gained a valuable insight into the key trouble spots affecting performance. Cycling most of the circumference of Ireland recently with Cycle Against Suicide I know I felt some of these along the way: Stiff necks and upper […]