What do you do if you find out that your bone mineral density is low and you may be on the path to osteopenia or osteoporosis? Weight bearing exercises can rebuild BMD and slow or reverse the process. Luckily, yoga can play a crucial role in preventing and managing BMD loss. By combining strength, flexibility, balance, and mindfulness, yoga offers a holistic approach to bone health.
Read MoreIn today’s fast-paced world, experiencing stress and anxiety is as common as crossing the street. Many people are turning to alternative healing practices like Yoga Nidra, an ancient meditation technique that offers profound benefits for mental, emotional, and physical well-being…
Read MoreAs a young person I grieved the life I wasn’t able to have because of my spine issues – I suffered considerable pain for years. The way out (which was actually the way in) allowed me to release my pain, straighten my scoliosis, and transform a multitude of patterns that caused me suffering. My practice of yoga and being mindful of my spine has transformed into a great gift.
Read MoreIn our post-pandemic world, we have grown used to not being touched. Friends hug less, acquaintances and strangers are less likely to shake hands, and yoga teachers have significantly reduced their hands-on guidance for their students. Is it time to bring back the option of touch, with student consent, in a yoga class?
Read MoreWhen we are scared, stressed, or startled, our heart starts to race and pound within our chest. It is an instant feeling, unlike the increased heart rate that comes gradually as we exercise. Luckily, yoga provides us with a heart-healthy, calming pose for just those moments…
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard the terms core conditioning and training, but do you know which muscles make up the core? A strong core can help you move more efficiently and avoid injury. Use these yoga poses to strengthen your core in as little as 5-10 minutes a day!
Read MorePracticing Garudasana (Eagle pose) in a chair gives your mind and body many of benefits without the intensity of the standing pose…
Read MoreIf you are new to yoga, you might not know the term Sun Salutation. If you are a regular yogi, you’ve likely not only heard of it – but also have been guided through many in your yoga classes. Often, we come to yoga class and do whatever the teacher says, sometimes not even really knowing the “why”. In yoga, understanding the “why” behind things can be just as illuminating as the “how”. Understanding the logic can help facilitate deeper personal growth and thus, a more robust yoga experience.
Read MorePartner yoga, at the very least, is simply fun - and can be so much more. Communication is the most important tool during a couple’s practice. Unlike a traditional yoga class where you quietly focus on your breath and turn inward, in partner yoga you focus on the other.
Read MoreFor some, private yoga is a steppingstone to overcoming their discomfort of being a “newbie” in a group yoga class. For others, it's a convenient home workout that's customized to their needs and energy levels. And sometimes, a private yoga class is a safe place for students to move their bodies, ease their pain, and release the week's stress.
Read MoreSeated cobra pose is a great way to counteract the effects of sitting at a desk or computer all day and can be as simple as doing a few repetitions every hour or so while at work.
Read MoreThe qualities that we cultivate in our physical practice seep in through the cracks, into our energy body, our emotions, and our mental state. When we practice the variations of Virabhadrasana, we embody the strength, ferocity, and the fearlessness of a warrior.
Read MoreBecause of its funny name, the Downward Facing Dog pose is one of the most well-known yoga postures. Even people who have never done yoga recognize it. You can find Downward Facing Dog in most yoga styles, which means you’ll see it in most yoga classes.
One of the reasons it’s so common is that Downward Facing Dog is an excellent posture for transitioning from one pose to another. It’s used so frequently that it’s considered a foundational pose in our modern yoga practice. That doesn’t mean it’s easy. If you’ve struggled with Downward Facing Dog or find the posture uncomfortable, read on to learn more.
Read MoreThe Moon Salutation, known in Sanskrit as Chandra Namaskar, is a series of flowing asanas coordinated with your breath. In contrast to Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar), which build heat, Moon Salutations foster cooling.
Read MoreViparita karani: You probably know it as Legs Up the Wall pose and, chances are, you’ve enjoyed this relaxing pose at the end of a gentle or hatha yoga class. This posture may look simple – and even feel simple; however, there is much more to it than meets the eye.
Read MoreThe ancient art and practice of the 8-limbed path of yoga, of which pranayama is an integral branch, focuses on this three-part connection of body, mind, and breath (or spirit) - three integral components or ingredients that lead to a solid, growing, and focused yoga practice. These three facets of our practice are undeniably connected, interwoven, and entangled even if we are not consciously aware of their triangulation with each other.
Read MoreIn yoga and meditation classes, we’re often asked to have the intention of grounding or are cued to ground ourselves. Most of us, correctly, hear those as an invitation to connect more deeply to the earth. What exactly does that mean?
Read MoreSomatics uses gentle movement patterns to shift the central nervous system and create new muscular habits. These movements are performed with conscious awareness and focus on the internal experience of the movement. Somatics can help reset natural movement patterns.
Read MoreThere are many parts to breathing. However, on a day-to-day, moment- to-moment basis, we connect most simply and understandably with our inhalation and exhalation. It happens naturally. We breathe in and out, all day and all night long. Yet, have you ever wondered what you might find if you were to pause….
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