This three-part series delves into the mysteries of the asymmetrical spine to find ultimate harmony for those with asymmetry and scoliosis. The fascial lines ideally spiral and wrap around the entire body like long glorious vines of life. Chakra energy likewise spirals up the spine optimally creating harmony and balance. Yet, looking closely, what appears symmetrical … Continued
Ever struggled with back pain? If so, you know just how debilitating it can be when even the slightest wrong movement sends you into a spasm of crippling pain, making it near impossible to move. Back pain will affect four out of five people at one point in our lives. When back pain becomes chronic, … Continued
Sciatica is one of our oldest known pain problems — the known history of treatments for sciatica goes back as far as the 5th century BC, with a wide (and often unsuccessful) variety of treatments tried. It continues to be a common problem today: studies indicate that up to 43% of people experience sciatic pain … Continued
In this course yoga therapist and physical therapist Marlysa Sullivan will look at the anatomy of the core and spine and the relationship to the breath and the bandhas in the cultivation of optimal core strength and spine health. We will explore common musculoskeletal imbalances that contribute to spine pain and how to use asana to alleviate these … Continued
Chances are, you or someone you love is living with arthritis. From the years 2013-2015, an estimated 22.7% (54.4 million) of adults were diagnosed with arthritis by their doctors. This statistic is expected to increase to 25.9% (78.4 million) by the year 2040, with two-thirds of those cases being women. Can we slow or prevent … 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 course, yoga teacher and yoga therapist Leslie Howard will discuss common male and female pelvic floor issues … Continued
The practice of yoga is intended to enhance the equanimity of body, mind, and soul. An essential vehicle for gaining the benefits of yoga is found in a spine that is strong, flexible, balanced, and receptive. In this course, renowned yoga teacher Lillah Schwartz shows how we can retain or reestablish the natural fluidity of … Continued
It is well-known that core strengthening is one of the most important ways to keep your back healthy and enjoy pain-free living. However, when most people hear the term “core strengthening,” they think of strength work for the abdominals, such as crunches, curl-ups, and sit-ups. Unfortunately, these exercises tend to strengthen mainly the superficial muscles … Continued
Forward bending yoga postures are among the most relaxing and soothing groups of yoga postures. They calm body and mind and can help us shift from a frenzied, busy mind set into a more relaxed, parasympathetic mode of functioning. But forward bends also have a little known dark side. If practiced incorrectly without reference to … Continued
We are in a really exciting time in yoga, medicine, rehabilitation, recovery and what is truly possible for us as human beings. The biomedical view of pain and healing is changing, and this means huge things for all of us. We now have solid science to illustrate the neurobiology of pain and the positive implications … Continued
The benefits of the core get a lot of attention in the yoga and movement worlds. But are we missing out on one of the key reasons why the core body is so important? Most of the attention focuses on the need to keep the core strong and toned. More advanced approaches to core work … Continued
One of the effects of yoga postures is to challenge the joints and muscles in order to enhance strength and flexibility. This not only increases strength, stamina, and flexibility. It also engages the nervous system, enhancing neurological health, and stimulating receptors in the nervous system that slow the production of stress hormones. But when we … Continued