Welcome! I’m Alison. I’m passionate about teaching yoga that evolves with you. If you're a woman over 40, I'm here to help you feel strong and at home in your body. With over 20 years of experience and thousands of students, I offer yoga-inspired practices that are grounded in science, infused with strength, and nervous system aware.
My teachings blend the wisdom of yoga philosophy with modern neuroscience to help you unlock your body’s full potential. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, enhance mobility, or increase strength, my practices support healing, empowerment, and balance. Join me and start your journey toward feeling more connected, powerful, and at peace in your body.
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Alison Starr
Be honest — what do you do with a spare five minutes? 👇
Scroll? Check email? Eat?
What if that five minutes was enough to transform your body? And not in a small way. But big things like your heart health, nervous system, and muscle mass?
Science says YES. These "movement snacks" have a big impact. Watch the podcast for the full story.
#YogaOver40 #WomenOver40 #FunctionalYoga #AsanaStrong #MidlifeMovement #MidlifeWoman #AgingWell #YogaForStrength
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Alison Starr
Sitting isn't the problem. Sitting without breaks is.
Small bouts of movement throughout the day do more for your body than you'd think. Try these 3 poses next time you find yourself hunched over your computer like a gargoyle. Your shoulders will thank you!
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Alison Starr
This meditation bench has changed how I sit and how my hips and lower back feel after long days with virtual classes and clients.
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Alison Starr
Your core doesn't need an hour. It needs five focused minutes.
Of breathing, pelvis stabilizing, reigning in the ribs. It changes how your back feels, how steady your balance is, and the grace you had during daily activities.
Five minutes. Unshakeable core. Give it a go.
#YogaOver40 #CoreStrength #YogaForStrength #FunctionalYoga #WomenOver40 #AsanaStrong #MidlifeMovement #YogaStrong #FunctionalFitness #LowerBackPain
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Alison Starr
My practice is rarely perfect. But it's CONSISTENT. And that is the magic ingredient.
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Alison Starr
Five minutes isn't a warmup. It isn't a consolation prize for a missed workout. It's enough to change your body.
Not because of what happens in those five minutes. Because of what happens when you do them consistently. A small movement practice done daily creates a completely different body than a big one done occasionally.
That's what this episode is about. And it will change how you think about taking "movement snacks"
#YogaOver40 #YogaForStrength #FunctionalYoga #WomenOver40 #AsanaStrong #MidlifeMovement #MidlifeWoman #FunctionalFitness #AgingWell
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Alison Starr
Want easy to find, ad-free practices? I have an App for that 😉
The 20 Minute Miracles App is getting a new look, new name, and new organization. Take a peak inside.
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Alison Starr
Most core work is LIMITED.
Crunches, planks, sit-ups — they work the abdominals. But the deep core, the system that stabilizes your lower back, protects your neck, and keeps you steady under load? That's more than abs.
In Asana Strong we build an Unshakeable Core. Through breathing, pelvis stabilizing, and reigning in the ribs.
If you haven't tried this practice yet... this is your nudge.
#YogaOver40 #CoreStrength #YogaForStrength #FunctionalYoga #WomenOver40 #AsanaStrong #MidlifeMovement #YogaStrong #FunctionalFitness #LowerBackPain
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Alison Starr
In Yoga, heart openers and hamstring stretches outnumber strengthening WAY more than people realize.
That's why chaturanga gets dicey. That's why there's such a thing as "yoga butt". That's why the practice you once loved doesn't feel the same.
The Asana Strong Formula exists for this reason. It's a way to build strength that still feels like yoga.
That episode gives you everything you need to upgrade your practice.
#YogaOver40 #YogaForStrength #FunctionalYoga #WomenOver40 #AsanaStrong #YogaStrong #FunctionalFitness #MidlifeMovement #CoreStrength #AgingWell
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Alison Starr
Three movements. True Core activation. And not a crunch in sight.
These are powerful on their own. Or add some load for extra spice.
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