Purveyor of Aqua Yoga Resources 

Many people who live with Parkinson’s disease know that exercise can improve their quality of life.  But most people rely[...]

Using Inner Tubes in Aqua Fitness There are two components to this article; there's a video with the transcript of[...]

3 Science of Immersion Facts Good morning, my fellow pool lover. Welcome to the pool. Today I wanna share with[...]

May 10th is World Lupus Day, which aims to raise awareness about systemic lupus erythematosus. You may or may not[...]

As a former farrier, I'm a bit foot-obsessed. I used to make horses feel better by adjusting their feet, and[...]

Here's an example of a deep hip stretch with side leg lifts using the pool steps for extra support. Side[...]

Aqua Yoga for Midlife Strength I talk with Christa Fairbrother, a former farrier turned aqua yoga teacher, who shares how[...]

Let's go. Well, thank you so much for taking the time to join me and anybody else who's joining us[...]

After the stress of Hurricane Helene, it was time to return to the core of aqua yoga.I really want to[...]

Good morning, my fellow pool lover. Happy Tuesday. Welcome to the pool. I wanted to answer a question that I[...]

Good morning. Normally I say fellow pool lover, but today I wanted to talk to you, those of you specifically[...]

This is a recording of a Facebook live between Christa Fairbrother, aqua yoga expert, and Dr. Steffany Moonaz, founder of[...]

Lupus Awareness It's Purple Day. Welcome to Put on Purple Day. My name is Christa Fairbrother, and I'm an aquatic[...]

This is an unconventional approach to Ai Chi Ne. It's both COVID-safe and a new way to work with a[...]

Anectdotally, and scientifically *, yoga has been shown to reduce stress, but how do you apply that in the pool?By[...]

Today, we're doing Goddess Pose and adding in a variation for Seal and Reclined Star. https://youtu.be/wnuoBkiosUo To come into the[...]

Here's my annual content recap so you can easily access the most popular aqua yoga resources from last year. Aqua[...]

Transcript of the Hot Tube Yoga video: Good morning, my fellow pool lover. In the hot tub, though, this morning.[...]

What are the chakras in aqua yoga, and how can you apply them in the pool? Here's a video plus[...]

Good morning, my fellow pool lover. Happy day at the pool. Today, I wanted to talk to you about two[...]

Good morning, my fellow pool lover. Welcome to the pool on this sunny day. I wanted to share a couple[...]

One of the most common questions I get is what my personal aqua yoga practice looks like. Here's my answer[...]

This is the first installment in creating a comprehensive aqua yoga gear guide for you. All the resources I share[...]

Aqua Yoga is coming to the Midwest with this new podcast episode.I chatted with Amy Zellmer, publisher of Midwest Yoga[...]

We need aqua yoga resources in more languages! Because of this, I was really excited when Dorothee Baumfalk from @the.writing.yogini[...]

The original show notes: 351: Water Yoga with Christa Fairbrother Water yoga (or aqua yoga) may not be widely known[...]

Varicose veins and other venous health problems are extremely common. One third of people in the US live with this[...]

What exactly is aqua yoga or water yoga? At its simplest, aqua yoga is moving your yoga practice into the[...]

I've been a long time listener of the Those Girls with Arthritis Podcast. It was great we were finally able[...]

I'm very honored to have been a guest on one of the Global Healthy Living Foundation's podcasts. The GHLF mission[...]

According to the CDC, more than one-third of Americans experience back pain every year, some chronically.  That makes back pain[...]

With the release of my book, Water Yoga, in July it was a very busy year in the aqua yoga[...]

Need gifts this season for yourself for your aqua yoga practice or a friend or loved one? These items are[...]

Your iliopsoas muscle is one of the most vital muscles in your body.  Except, it’s probably one of the muscles[...]

Watch an excerpt from the Intro to Aqua Yoga talk I gave for the Aquatic Therapy Network of India https://vimeo.com/747337846[...]

This post originally appeared on the Despite Lupus blog by Sara Gorman. Here's her introduction: I am thrilled to introduce[...]

Can you simultaneously reflect on the meaning of your inner and outer worlds?  Space to reflect on the existential questions[...]

Close your eyes and imagine you’re walking on the beach today. Feel the sand beneath your toes. Hear the lap[...]

Now that summer is in full swing, I'm excited to bring the a podcast interview I did with Andrea Claassen.[...]

Myth is something that’s so true that we find fantastical ways to tell it. Because myth is not something that’s[...]

Jo Blackwell, host of the Midlife Movement podcast, and I had a lovely chat on how yoga, and especially aqua[...]

Sounds are often thought of as barriers to meditation, but they can also be an asset.  Just like your breath[...]

There is always refraction when you look down into the water. The water distorts what you’re trying to see. It[...]

The introduction from the Sunny and Bright meditation: Have you ever spent a pleasant afternoon poolside in the lounge chair[...]

Have you ever tried to create professional-looking photography at the pool? It's a challenge. I spoke with Tyler Valencia, the[...]

Need a vacation but can't get away? This guided vacation meditation is the next best thing. Listen to transport yourself[...]

I was excited to talk with Tyler Valencia of The Kinesiology Institute for Performance Specialists (KIPS) Podcast. Tyler is the[...]

A guided meditation for you focused on radiating energy. Try using this next time you're at the pool. https://youtu.be/aVums0HfcQQ An[...]

I had a lovely time chatting with Rosanne Nieober of The Chakra Way podcast. This is the perfect episode for[...]

What is water yoga? Water yoga is as simple as it sounds. It’s practicing yoga in the water. It’s a[...]

Have you ever noticed how your posture changes when you're in pain? When you hurt, you tend to round your[...]

I'm very excited to share my conversation with Jo Stewart and Rane Bowen from Garden of Yoga. The Flow Artists[...]

Persistence is a life skill we're all going to need at some point in life. Listen to my conversation with[...]

I love conversations with yoga teachers since I can talk about my favorite subject all day long :)) In this[...]

These are a collection of infographics on how to treat parts of your body while you're doing water yoga. A[...]

Want to express your love for aqua yoga? I made an aqua yoga sticker for you. Right click on the[...]

Aquatic exercise arthritis teaching tips can be summarized as helping our aqua yoga clients build their best selves despite arthritis.[...]

This is a collection of the prompts and tutorials used during the aqua yoga challenge in May 2021. If you[...]

According to the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute, aquatic therapy is "the use of water and specifically designed activity by[...]

The #1 barrier to aquatic exercise I hear from women is troubles with their hair. Whether it's they can't get[...]

I was on the latest episode of the YogaPro podcast hosted by Pamela Crane of Interoceptive Performance. The episode is[...]

How can Water Exercise and Aquatic Yoga help people with Arthritis and rheumatic diseases? On Episode 25 of the Arthritis[...]

Anytime you ask a group of women to get in their bathing suits in a public place, body image issues[...]

2021 has been a tough year for anyone who teaches aquatics. Many pools were closed for the whole summer season[...]

A safe practice is a fun practice! Aqua yoga is a very low risk activity but anytime you're around a[...]

Deep water yoga is very much an alternative practice within the field of aquatics and yoga. To my knowledge, I'm[...]

Why an Aqua Yoga for Arthritis Course? Because people living with arthritis need diverse choices for managing their symptoms. Arthritis[...]

Unfortunately, there is no research on the benefits of aqua yoga and its efficacy for arthritis patients compared to aquatic[...]

Here in the northern hemisphere, winter is here with a vengeance and you might be feeling frustrated with your practice. [...]

Incorporating the principles of aqua yoga into any aqua aerobics class is possible with a little planning. I was supposed[...]

Spring is here in Florida and you might be looking for some new things to do with your kids in[...]

Get the Aqua Yoga for Lupus Sequence plus the full Aqua Yoga Starter KitMarch is Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month and[...]

Floating Meditation Tip #1 - See Noise as growth When you’re in the pool trying to meditate and the kids[...]

As a Certified Yoga for Arthritis Instructor, I'm required to do a certain number of continuing education credits to renew.[...]

This is a tutorial specifically for Warrior II pose. If you'd like more general information about water yoga, check out[...]

I produced a lot of material in 2019 but it's easy to miss things too. This Aqua Yoga 2019 review[...]

I'm working on building a library of downloadable aqua yoga audio recordings for my website this fall.  These are excellent[...]

What is Deep Water Yoga Deep water yoga is just what the title implies. Yoga practices in the deep end[...]

Down Dog pose is one of the most common poses in yoga. If you try to do the pose in[...]

What is aqua yoga?Aqua yoga is as simple as it sounds. It's practicing yoga in the water. It's a complete[...]

This video focuses on how to build core strength in aqua yoga. You'll be using the pool stairs to do[...]

If you've never done aqua yoga, you might be wondering what are the benefits compared to land yoga or other[...]

5 Ways to Start an Aqua Yoga Practice...Even if you don't own a pool #1 Just do it!  Even if[...]

It's easy to adapt land yoga to the pool is when you keep a few principles in mind. To adapt[...]

Unpredictable Command Technique, UCT, was developed by David Ogden, PT.  He developed these novel techniques to help a client with[...]

Why Aqua Yoga for Arthritis? For me, living with arthritis, and teaching yoga are integrated. I had arthritis for more[...]

Chronic back pain has been a major contributor to the opioid epidemic, is a leading cause of missed workdays, and[...]

Did you know your feet do a lot more than just hold you up?  Have you ever noticed your feet[...]

The Science of Self Care and Aqua Yoga Last month Yoga Journal published an article titled The Science of Self[...]

  You know that feeling when you're on vacation.  Everything is right with the world.  If it's a tropical vacation,[...]

Yesterday was Rheumatic Disease Awareness Day, #rheumday, sponsored by The Rheumatic Patient Association. Even though I'm very public with my[...]

Sun salutations (Surya Namaskara) - They're everywhere in yoga but have you tried taking them into the pool for Aqua Yoga[...]

I'm so grateful and jazzed up to have been part of the first cohort for Aqua Yoga Specialists.  It was[...]