Is Your Yoga Practice Still Working? (Or Just Keeping You Busy?)

This post explores what makes real transformation possible—and why many modern yoga classes no longer deliver it. You'll learn the three core elements required for meaningful change: nervous system safety, empowered adaptation, and identity-level shifts. It also asks an honest question: Is your current practice still doing that for you? If it’s starting to feel more like a workout than a wake-up call, this might explain why. Get ready to rethink your mat, your movement, and your potential.

The Cycle of Stuck (And How to Break Free)

This post unpacks why you’re not broken—you’re just wired to resist change. It maps the psychological and physiological loop that keeps you in the “I’ll start tomorrow” cycle: the alarm bells, the ego chatter, the pull of the familiar. More importantly, it shows you how to train your nervous system to embrace discomfort, build a new identity through action, and make meaningful change that lasts.

Spoiler: It’s not about willpower—it’s about wiring.

Let the transformation begin.

Why You Keep Falling Off the Wagon (And What to Do About It)

This blog breaks down the emotional terrain of learning and growth: from the overconfidence of beginning, to the free-fall into the Valley of Despair, and finally the steady climb up the Slope of Enlightenment. It’s not failure—it’s a map.

Antifragile Starts Here

What if stress didn’t just test you—but made you better?
This blog explores how to cultivate antifragility—a state where challenge strengthens rather than weakens. We dive into three powerful practices: meditation, journaling, and willpower training. Each builds the internal muscles to think clearly, see patterns, and act with consistency—especially when it’s hard. Start with your breath, and build from there. The goal isn’t just to endure. It’s to evolve.

Are You Fragile or Antifragile?

What if stress didn’t just wear you down—but made you stronger? Inspired by a powerful podcast moment with Benjamin Hardy and the groundbreaking concept introduced by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, this blog dives into what it means to become antifragile—to not just survive challenge, but to grow because of it. Whether through strength training, difficult conversations, or mindset shifts, we explore how to shift from fear of failure to fuel for transformation. The journey begins not with bouncing back, but leaping forward.

The Female Pelvis: A Different Blueprint

In this blog, we unpack the structural differences—from sitting bones to sacrum—and why common advice like “tuck your tailbone” may be doing more harm than good. You’ll learn a simple but powerful shift: using your sitting bones as the anchor for pelvic floor activation and core strength. It’s a game-changer for injury prevention and long-term stability.

Start standing differently, and everything changes.

Foot First: Rebuilding from the Ground Up
What if healing didn’t start with doing more—but with feeling more? An ankle injury forced me to slow down, and in that stillness, I discovered the quiet intelligence of the feet. Alignment, strength, and even relief began there. That simple floor practice evolved into something deeper: a foundation for smarter, stronger movement. Asana Strong carries that wisdom—where yoga meets biomechanics and every step becomes a chance to realign, rebalance, and reawaken.

Running Again: A Quiet Revolution Against Aging
What if the pain wasn’t just wear and tear—but a call for more strength? After years of believing running was behind me, strength training sparked a quiet revolution. Now, I run again—not far, not fast, but freely. Asana Strong is born from that journey: a breath-led, strength-centered approach to movement that rebuilds trust in your body. It’s yoga, yes—but with muscle, resilience, and the daring belief that age doesn’t mean decline. It means power, reimagined.

A Bold Vision for Aging Powerfully
Aging, like Saturn, can feel limiting—but it also reveals truth, resilience, and possibility. Asana Strong helps you rewrite the story of your body with breath-driven core strength, better bone health, smarter muscle building, and strategies to increase intensity safely. This isn’t gym training or basic yoga—it’s a unique blend of asana, body awareness, and movement science designed for lasting strength and stability.

How to Build Strength on Your Yoga Mat
If you know you need strength but aren’t sure where to start—or dread the gym—watch the How to Build Strength on Your Yoga Mat replay in the 20 Minute Miracles App. Especially valuable for experienced yogis, this session reveals common postural patterns that limit core strength and confidence in movement, and introduces a 5-muscle formula to build lasting stability and power.

Yoga, Strength & Movement Science: What You Need to Know
In just 40 minutes, Alison will share key insights from years of practice—why SI joint issues persist, how to safely approach strength training, and how to adapt your practice for middle age and beyond. Learn the essentials for preventing injury, progressing wisely, and moving well for life. Join the special Office Hours live or catch the replay.

The load was exponentially heavier. And for about a year, I felt crushed by it. 

But. I got stronger. With boundaries, time management, focus, productivity, communication, emotional resilience. And my life is richer and fuller because of it. 

Despite knowing all of this, there was not enough willpower in the world to get me to the gym. So I started doing what I could, in a place I know and love: my yoga mat. 

I imagine you have your own story of cultural conditioning (brainwashing?) and your body. 

Outter strength contributes to inner strength. Then you can do mental/emotional heavy lifting too.