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Peak Pose: Baddha Konasana
by Charlotte Bell
I like to sequence my asana classes in an arc. This means that we start slow, work up to more complicated poses, and then cool down to a long, luxurious Relaxation Pose (Savasana). We practice one or more “peak” poses in the middle of the practice. When we think of the concept of a peak pose, we... Read more
Current Research-What Causes Thickened Fascia
by Dr. Russell Schierling
There are lots of rather boring studies dealing with the fact that as we age we tend to get stiffer. “Age-related Changes in Mechanical Properties of Human Abdominal Fascia” is one such study that I will spend five seconds on just to make a point. While it suggests that decreased range of motion... Read more
Earth Element: Stand Your Ground
by Beth Gibbs, MA, E-YRT 500, C-IAYT
A popular nursery rhyme from the early 19th century suggests that we are made of many things, “frogs, snails and puppy-dog tails” for boys, and “sugar, spice and everything nice” for girls. The Bible says, “ashes to ashes, dust to dust,” meaning that we come from dust are made of dust and will... Read more
5 Ways Thickened Fascia Causes Chronic Pain
by Dr. Russell Schierling
Although I have been discussing thickened fascia on my site for at least 15 years. The scientific community has often referred to thickened fascia as tissue that has undergone a process of densification. There is some very cool new research on the subject. These studies not only verify the... Read more
