The growing understanding of fascia – the connective tissue of the body – is transforming the way we view the body and what it takes to stay healthy. We know now that fascia plays a key role for not just our structural health and well-being, but for numerous aspects of our health and our ability … Continued
Mother always told us to “Stand up straight.” What did she and our ancestors know about standing upright that has taken a backseat in our modern culture? They knew that good posture is intimately related to good function, which is the basis of a healthy, supple, and strong spine that can flex, twist, and extend. … Continued
The ability to balance is essential for numerous aspects of daily living, and it is a prerequisite for retaining mobility and independent living, no matter what our age. Balance problems increase over time, and so does the risk of injurious falls. About one third of people over 65 fall each year; at 80 years, one out … Continued
In an increasingly Vinyasa-oriented yoga world, the lower body often doesn’t receive as much attention as it should. The feet, legs and hips are crucial elements of a well-rounded practice and need to be as strong, mobile and intelligent as the upper body. When we cultivate these elements, the effects can be felt throughout one’s … Continued
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
Most people know that diaphragmatic breathing is important. In reality, all breathing is diaphragmatic. However, correct engagement of the diaphragm in tandem with the abdominal muscles can greatly influence your mood, concentration, digestion, heart rate, blood pressure, and many other essential keys to health. In this online course, yoga therapist and breathing specialist Robin Rothenberg … 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
Detoxification is essential for good health. Cleansing the body and mind can lead to improved strength and stamina, greater levels of energy, and a more balanced mind. Ayurveda uses the term ama to describe the toxic residue that results from incomplete digestion and can result in stagnation – in turn creating a ripe environment for … Continued
Detoxification is essential for good health. Cleansing the body and mind can lead to improved strength and stamina, greater levels of energy, and a more balanced mind. Ayurveda uses the term ama to describe the toxic residue that results from incomplete digestion and can result in stagnation – in turn creating a ripe environment for … Continued
The fascial matrix, a.k.a. the connective tissue of the body is a large part of who we are and how well our body functions. A healthy connective tissue is a fluid, three-dimensional elastic and supple matrix, which gives our body natural flexibility, strength and absorption of strain patterns in our body. When this fluid, three-dimensional matrix gets … 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