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Same Shape, Different Yoga Pose
by Charlotte Bell
We often see yoga poses in terms of their shape. What are we stretching? What are we stabilizing? Which muscles need to engage, and which muscles need to relax? But the shape of an asana is not all there is to it. How the body relates to gravity in each yoga pose is just as important. One of the... Read more
Exhale: Breathing for Vagal Tone
by Lillah Schwartz, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
If you are a shallow breather, chances are you hold a lot of tension in your neck and shoulders. Chest breathing is short and located mainly in the chest and upper back. This means you are not benefitting from a full diaphragmatic and functional breath. Chest and neck tension also... Read more
3 IT Band Stretches for Road Warriors
by Kathryn Boland, R-CYT, R-DMT
Road warriors: we see them running or cycling. Perhaps you are one or have been one yourself. These physical activities have many great health benefits but can also cause the iliotibial (IT) band to get tight, irritated, and inflamed. IT band yoga stretches can help lengthen and release this area... Read more
Improve Your Balance: Yoga Practice for Seniors
by Olga Kabel
This yoga practice for seniors is designed to help them maintain strength and agility, improve balance and develop mental focus. It uses simple balance poses in various positions (on hands and knees, feet, and pelvis) to work on physical balance. Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana) balances... Read more
