One of the greatest lacks in our life is, paradoxically, “nothing.” We rarely take time to just be, to rest, to just feel silence, to hear our heart’s deepest longing. We are just too busy, too occupied, too distracted, too over-scheduled. We try so many strategies: new calendars, to-do lists, New Year’s resolutions, and endless promises to ourselves to do … Continued
The effect of yoga on the nervous system is one way we can understand the truly integrative approach of yoga to health and well-being. The nervous system is our communication network through which we respond to internal and external stimuli and through which we work to maintain a homeostatic environment within our body. The effects … Continued
Children are natural yogis. Their sense of playfulness and willingness to try new and often challenges yoga poses, activities and exercises allows for tremendous inner and outer growth and development. In this 2-part online course with children’s yoga expert Donna Freeman, founder of Yoga in My School, focuses on how the ancient practice of yoga can help our … Continued
Why is it that some people are able to live and flourish through seemingly insurmountable challenges while others struggle with even the smallest of life difficulties? Modern research reveals that our capacity to experience resilience and well-being plays a vital role in our ability to lead a happy, healthy and contented life. How do we, then, … Continued
Ever wondered how to quiet that neurotic roommate in your head that keeps perpetuating feelings of worry or stress? We all experience moments of nervousness, worry and stress. But excessive anxiety and obsessive thinking can lead to sleepless nights, emotional meltdowns, high-blood pressure and in general will undermine our health and well-being in many ways. … Continued
Yoga is more popular than ever, but as yoga has become a household word, has it also become a mile wide and an inch deep? Are we missing out on the essence of yoga, even as the practice has become a household word? What can we do to capture the deepest aspects of yoga and … Continued
Everything in nature is made up of five basic elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space, according to Ayurveda and yoga philosophy. The five elements are viewed not just as external forces, but vital forces of life interweaving with our physical, mental, and emotional being. Knowledge of the five elements, or tattwas, as they pertain … Continued
The breath is a powerful tool inducing greater relaxation and wellbeing, and healthy breathing affects our long-term health and how well we age. The breath is also one of the subtlest and most effective gateways to connecting to Spirit or the sacred essence of who we are. Of course today, the specter of COVID-19 in … Continued
Sleeping well is essential to our physical health and emotional well-being. Indeed, it doesn’t take more than a few hours of missed sleep to discover just how closely sleep is linked to our well-being and ability to function well during the day. Even Shakespeare referred to sleep as a healing balm “that knits up the … Continued
As we enter the second half of our lives, do we have to accept the stereotype of aging that society and media tend to perpetuate? Or, is there a whole other approach to redefine aging, or ‘rebrand’ middle age so to speak? In this course, we will explore our preconceived notions of middle age and … Continued
The balance of the nervous system is central to our well-being and to the proper functioning of pretty much all the systems of the body. Learning how to upregulate and downregulate the nervous system is an important component of learning how to deal constructively with stress. Stress, as most people know, contributes to numerous diseases, … Continued
“Thank you to Yoga U and to Tias Little for his excellent course Yoga for Lymphatic Health. Once again his course was so well presented, informative and interesting. I’m so grateful these teachings are offered to those of us who are unable to attend in person.” -Vanessa B. Feeling sluggish after the long … Continued