Stillness&Flow

Sharon Hughes,
Yoga Teacher

Music

Here are links to some of the music I play in classes that is available from Amazon.

Music from Class

Yoga Product Solutions

Just can't stand to be barefoot

I recommend everyone practice in bare feet to minimize slipping. However, there are always people who don't listen. These socks might help make your yoga practice a little safer.

Cover My Feet

Sweating

I haven't tried these products, but they all are advertised to be solutions for yoga classes where students tend to sweat a lot. Please research each carefully and choose the product that seems right for you.

  • No Sweat

    • Slippping

    First get a sticky mat.

    If you have a sticky mat, it's slippery and you're not a profuse sweater, give your mat some time. Almost all sticky mats are slippery when new. Try washing a new mat. Some people put them in the washing machine. I wash mine in the bath tub with A LITTLE dish soap. Roll the mat in a big towel to squeeze out the water then hang it outside to dry.

    Also, take a serious look at your form. For example, fingers should be spread wide and palms flat in downward facing dog. You need to really plant your hands to prevent slipping.

    If all else fails you may want to upgrade your mat, try some of the products for sweaters or one of the products in the link below.

    Stick With It
    Mat Upgrade

    Arms Too Short

    I'm sure your arms are just right for you, but sometimes our we don't have the flexibility to fully experience a pose. Blocks and straps can help.

    Use straps in seated forward folds around the feet or in cow's face pose when the hands don't quite meet. You could use a strap in your hands when it's difficult to interlace fingers behind your back.

    Put blocks under your hands in forward folds, triangle or side angle pose; put under your head in down dog or wide straddle forward fold or under your hips in bridge pose. Use one in each hand next to your hips to practice hannuman (splits).

    Blocks and Straps

    Other Stuff

    Yoga Books
    Balls and Bands
    Yoga Kits
    Yoga for Kids