Join us for an 8-session journey exploring how to build pelvic floor health from the ground up. A strong and balanced pelvic floor is essential to retain structural balance as we age. Unfortunately, the most common approach to pelvic floor strengthening – Kegels – is often under-taught and misunderstood and can sometimes even lead to … Continued
In our fast-paced Vinyasa yoga culture, are we missing out on one of the greatest gifts yoga has to offer? Renowned yoga teacher Judith Hanson Lasater thinks so. Deep rest has become an absolute necessity in our lives. When we emphasize moving rapidly through a series of poses, it is easy to miss out on … 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
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
Cancer touches the lives of all of us. In the US and UK, 1 in 2 women and men will develop cancer at some point in their lives, according to the British Journal of Cancer. Even if we are lucky enough not to contract cancer ourselves, we all have close relatives and friends who will … Continued
Breath is life. In this 8-part Wellness Yoga course with yoga therapist Olga Kabel, embark on a journey to tap into your powerful, inner well of vitality. Learn how to renew your vitality and balance your energy from within by integrating breathing techniques and other yogic techniques for tapping into Prana, your life force energy. … 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
Cancer touches the lives of all of us. In the US and UK, 1 in 2 women and men will develop cancer at some point in their lives, according to the British Journal of Cancer. Even if we are lucky enough not to contract cancer ourselves, we all have close relatives and friends who will … 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
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