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Mobilize Tight Shoulders: 4 Yoga Shoulder Stretches Using a Wall
by Kathryn Boland, R-CYT, R-DMT
Crouching over electronic devices, driving for long commutes through stressful environments, not regularly moving our bodies in healthy and balanced ways—all of these parts of modern life can make our shoulders stiff and tight. The shoulders are key in hundreds of functional actions that we all do... Read more
Yoga Anatomy: The Vagus Nerve, Amygdala and the Stress Response
by Jane Doyle, BSc
The vagus nerve and amygdala are key elements in my work associated with chronic stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and trauma. These aspects of our nervous system connect how we think, feel, and relate to experiences within and around us. Of course, we are influenced by many... Read more
Yoga and Scoliosis: Asana Recommendations and the Latest Research
by Jennifer Williams-Fields E-RYT 200
Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, an estimated two to three percent of the population, six to nine million people, are affected by scoliosis. Although women are diagnosed with scoliosis seven times more... Read more
Make "L" Handstand Accessible: 4 Yoga Poses to Build Your Skills
by Allison Schleck ERYT-500, RPYT
“L” Handstand is an introductory inverted pose for seasoned practitioners that builds strength, stability, and stamina. It is the midway point between standing on your feet in Tadasana (Mountain Pose) and standing on your hands in Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand Pose). Methodically approaching the... Read more
