The reason why we feel better after a yoga class is because we have changed our prana, or our energy body. We have moved energy (that may have been stuck in our shoulders or hips from a day of work) into different parts of our bodies, and in this way, cleared out any minor blockages … Continued
If your neck is chronically tense and tight, and if the muscles in your upper back and shoulders feel as hard as a rock, you’re not alone. In our high-stress, hurried, 24/7 world—filled with work deadlines, financial pressures, terror alerts, and sleeplessness—many of us feel the weight of the world on our shoulders. Add to this … Continued
Imagine a time in the last week when you felt really stressed. Maybe it was during a misunderstanding with a family member, friend or a co-worker, while standing in line, sitting in traffic, checking email or watching the news. How did you feel? Chances are your heart rate was elevated, your breath was short or rapid and … Continued
The most foundational yoga pose of all is Tadasana, or Mountain Pose. Tadasana demands just one simple thing: that we stand with good posture in a way that supports the natural curves of a healthy spine. In our Western sedentary society, however, it’s surprisingly difficult for most yoga students to achieve correct alignment in Tadasana. … Continued
In this course, Tom Myers provides a global map for understanding the principles of fascial planes in asana and movement. Yoga therapists and yoga teachers can learn the keys to the connective tissue matrix, how it develops, maintains and repairs your body every day. You will also learn how the balance between bones, muscles and … Continued
It is now increasingly recognized that the fundamental connective biological matrix of the body, the fascia, is far more than the inert wrapping material, it was previously believed to be. In fact, says Anatomy Trains author Tom Myers in this interview, fascia is now recognized as an independent regulatory system in the body. And while the nervous system … Continued
Chronic pain from arthritis affects one in five people over the age of 65, and it is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. Can yoga help prevent arthritis, or help people already suffering from arthritis reduce the pain and afflictions from the condition? In this free download, yoga therapist and researcher Dr. Steffany … Continued
There are many health conditions that lead to illness, disability and premature death as we age. Two of the biggest culprits are diabetes and cardiovascular disease. There is probably not a family in the US that has not been affected negatively by one of these two major issues. There is a “syndrome” called metabolic syndrome, … Continued
Can yoga help prevent the precursor to some of the leading chronic diseases of our time? In this free download, Dr. Baxter Bell discusses metabolic syndrome, which is the leading precursor of three of the top 7 killers of our time: heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of physiological changes, which predispose us not just for developing … Continued
In this course, Tom Myers provides a global map for understanding the principles of fascial planes in asana and movement. Yoga therapists and yoga teachers can learn the keys to the connective tissue matrix, how it develops, maintains and repairs your body every day. You will also learn how the balance between bones, muscles and … Continued
Imagine a time in the last week when you felt really stressed. Maybe it was during a misunderstanding with a family member, friend or a co-worker, while standing in line, sitting in traffic, checking email or watching the news. How did you feel? Chances are your heart rate was elevated, your breath was short or … Continued
There are many health conditions that lead to illness, disability and premature death as we age. Two of the biggest culprits are Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease. There is probably not a family in the US that has not been affected negatively by one of these two major issues. There is a “syndrome” called Metabolic Syndrome, … Continued