Did you know that by age 60, more than 9 out of 10 people will have some form of degeneration in the intervertebral discs? Even at 35, disc degeneration affects one in three people. In fact, it is so common that it is considered a “normal” part of aging. Disc degeneration does not necessarily cause … Continued
Did you know that by age 60, more than 9 out of 10 people will have some form of degeneration in the intervertebral discs? Even at 35, disc degeneration affects one in three people. In fact, it is so common that it is considered a “normal” part of aging. Disc degeneration does not necessarily cause … Continued
Our connective tissues constantly get remodeled based on the forces applied during use. Harnessing mechanical signaling and biological intelligence can thus improve the resilience of the connective tissues dramatically as we get older. New models suggest that applying appropriate and managed stress may enhance the durability and robustness of our bodies. This phenomenon is known … Continued
Why do issues like prostate problems (for men), prolapse (for women), incontinence, and pelvic pain disorders become increasingly common as we get older? And, is there anything we can do to prevent or slow this process? In this 4-part course (two lectures and two yoga practice videos), yoga teacher and yoga therapist Leslie Howard will discuss … Continued
Everyone loses muscle strength as they get older, and because our daily activities (and fitness programs) don’t usually strengthen the pelvic floor, this part of the body is particularly vulnerable to problems. As a result, many women develop pelvic issues as they get older, including incontinence, prolapse, sexual dysfunction, and other issues rooted in the … Continued
Most people know the importance of core strengthening for health and long-term well-being, but the pelvic floor is an important group of core muscles, which tend to get ignored. “The torso is like a tote bag for your organs,” says Leslie Howard, a Bay area yoga teacher who conducts workshops nationally on pelvic floor strengthening to help … Continued
Join us for this 6-session yoga practice series course with Ellen Huang Saltarelli. In this course, you’ll learn how to use props creatively and intelligently to energize and enlighten your asana practice. These practices are precise, thoughtful, and often challenging. Practice #1: Using an array of props to emphasize various aspects of the pose, this … Continued
Join James Knight through explorative somatic practices to help you unwind from stressful life experiences stored in our tissues (muscles and fascia). Fascia is the interconnected fabric of embodiment. It is a body-wide communication matrix, and it’s the largest sensing organ of your nervous system. When we’ve had accidents, injuries, or other stressful life experiences, … Continued
Yoga poses that target the hip joints are among the quintessential yoga asana practices. They’re vital for increasing our general comfort with all forms of sitting, for supporting low back and knee health, and for releasing pent-up tension in the pelvic area from emotional stress and even from past trauma. Hip opening yoga poses also … Continued
Yoga poses that target the hip joints are among the quintessential yoga asana practices. They’re vital for increasing our general comfort with all forms of sitting, for supporting low back and knee health, and for releasing pent-up tension in the pelvic area from emotional stress and even from past trauma. Hip opening yoga poses also … Continued
The core muscles are our physical, structural, and energetic center. A strong core is essential to healthy and functional movement throughout life. It forms the foundation for proper posture, ease and grace of movement, and even creates greater emotional balance and strength. For many people, core work is associated with tedious and unpleasant exercises, like … Continued
Most people have some degree of scoliosis, characterized by a slight sideways curvature of the spine, which is barely noticeable. When scoliosis advances to a stronger curvature of the spine, however, it can become a debilitating condition. Can yoga help? In this course, Dr. Loren Fishman and Ellen Saltonstall will draw on Dr. Fishman’s groundbreaking … Continued