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by Leah Sugerman, E-RYT 500, YACEP

As a Restorative Yoga teacher, I often hear questions like, “What’s the point of Restorative Yoga?” or “Why should I bother practicing Restorative Yoga?” While it may not look like much from the outside, the benefits of Restorative Yoga are extraordinary and plentiful. Although many only see... Read more

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You don’t need me to convince you that exercise benefits you. Or how maintaining a base fitness level reduces your risk of injury, heart disease, and falls. I won’t tell you how regular exercise improves energy levels and sleep quality and helps fight depression. Instead, I’ll tell you that... Read more

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Is Lower Back Pain Gender Specific?

by Olga Kabel

My grandmother suffered from lower back pain for many years. She described it as sharp, debilitating pain on one side of her lower spine. The only remedy she could find was a heating pad that she regularly applied to the painful area. She was a very active woman who moved a lot, gardened, carried... Read more

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Yogic philosophy states that you are already whole and deeply connected to the world around you. To engage in yoga does not make you more complete. Rather, the practice invites you to see past illusions and remove obstacles that prevent you from knowing your true innate nature.  The physical... Read more

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