More and more people over 50 are coming to yoga to reap the many health benefits and finding ways to better manage the aging process. Yoga has much to offer in this respect. A regular yoga practice can help restore resiliency and tone to deconditioned and stiff bodies, improve balance and proprioception, and mitigate or … Continued
We live in a time, when sadly, many people experience loss and grief. Can yoga offer help during these times of big transitions we are facing in life these days? Indeed, yoga can be a lifesaver during any challenging life transition, but particularly during grief and loss. Grief takes the wind out of our sails like … Continued
Inversions are a traditional element in many yoga practices, and some styles of yoga encourage students to practice headstand and shoulderstand daily. However, many yoga teachers and health care providers have concerns about neck strains and other injuries in these poses. At the same time, however, inversions are thought to have considerable health benefits. Research … Continued
Seniors age 65 and older are the fastest-growing sector of the population, which presents both an opportunity and a challenge for yoga teachers since some commonly-taught practices may pose significant risks for older adults. This course will enhance your sensitivity to the complexity and vulnerability of older adults, and boost your skills and confidence in … 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
We know that yoga can help us stay flexible and relieve musculoskeletal pain. Unfortunately, for those of us who are already tight, starting a standard yoga practice the way it is commonly taught in yoga studios can be a Catch-22: You want to practice yoga to become more flexible, but you can’t practice yoga effectively … Continued
The vagus nerve and contemporary Polyvagal Theory are exciting new topics in modern discourse, which have a wide range of applications for yoga practitioners. Contemporary thought about the vagus nerve and Polyvagal Theory sheds light on numerous traditional yoga concepts and practices. In particular, yoga’s deep inquiry into our mental and emotional life makes all … Continued
The feet are a common problem area for people as they get older. This often becomes the source of chronic pain issues that limit our mobility and may require surgery. Shoes constrict the feet and toes, so students often struggle to spread their toes and lack the strength to support normal arch alignment. Improper foot … Continued
How do we truly live our yoga? How do we take our yoga off the mat and extend its benefits and insights into our daily lives? In this online course with Judith Hanson Lasater exploring how we can enrich our yoga practice through the lens of ancient yoga philosophy and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. … 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
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 core teaching of yoga is that we can cultivate an inner connection with an essential part of ourselves, free from the limits of the body and mind. In order to use the practice to connect with this place within us, we need to take a deep dive within. The yoga practices are specifically designed … Continued