Yoga Anatomy: Shoulder Kinematics, Part II-The Lower Trapezius and Serratus Anterior

by Ray Long MD, FRCSC

Today’s post will look at the scapular motion on the ribcage and the role of the lower third of the trapezius in drawing the shoulders away from the neck. This motion is called scapular depression, and it is frequently used in yoga, especially when the arms are overhead. Scapular... Read more

Let Love In: 6 Yoga Poses to Open Your Heart

by Leah Sugerman

It’s the season of love. Love is in the air and all around us. From heart-shaped chocolate boxes in the supermarkets to couple’s yoga classes, it’s undeniable that it’s the time of year when we’re asked to let love in. But how do we do this? We spend most of our lives existing in constricting... Read more

Healthy Hearts for Women: How Yoga Can Help Prevent Heart Disease

by Jennifer Williams-Fields E-RYT 200

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States. Heart disease is an all-encompassing term for diseases of the heart and blood vessel system, including heart attack, stroke, and high... Read more

Our Favorite Quotes on Your Favorite Topics: Yoga & Love

  “Every day, think as you wake up, say, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going... Read more