The simple process of restoring our ability to feel the body’s natural signals of hunger and satiety is probably the most powerful weight regulating technique of all, says renowned Ayurvedic physician Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar in this interview. A frequent presenter at the Chopra Center in Carlsbad, CA, Dr. Kshirsagar talks about why prevention and healing … Continued
Studying yoga is a process of self-evolution and gradual self-knowing. We all go through stages along the way, we shift, we move forward, we get stuck, we have breakthroughs. But in general, we move in two major ways in our practice: either toward transcendence or toward integration. In this audio course, Judith Hanson Lasater begins with a … Continued
At the heart of our yoga practice lies the deepening relationship between mind and body. Most of us are raised to spend most of our life in our heads, but yoga invites us to develop a much wider experience of our being, and opens us to the rich sensory experience of the somatic landscape. Increasingly, … 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
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
“Self-care has become the dominant focus of prevention over the past few decades,” writes Deepak Chopra in his introduction to Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar’s new book, The Hot Belly Diet. “health is a positive state whose elements—balance, energy, a sense of well-being, resistance to disease, and the promoting of healing—are exactly what Ayurveda aims to maintain … 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
Most people know the importance of core strengthening, but the pelvic floor is an important group of core muscles, which tend to get ignored. Proper work of strengthening, stabilizing, stretching and softening the pelvic floor is essential to create the correct foundation of each movement in the body. A strong pelvic floor helps keep the … Continued
We have a lot more power over what unfolds in our lives than we usually think we do. “We are all vibrational beings, and that’s where everything starts,” says Shakta Kaur Khalsa. If your vibration is not where you’d like it to be, this webinar will introduce you to some key techniques to help you get … Continued
Most people know the importance of core strengthening, but the pelvic floor is an important group of core muscles, which tend to get ignored. Proper work of strengthening, stabilizing, stretching and softening the pelvic floor is essential to create the correct foundation of each movement in the body. A strong pelvic floor helps keep the … Continued
Free your spine and feel your energy flow. As the central pillar of the body, free movement of the spine is vital to asana. Additionally, blockages in the spine restrict the flow of energy/prana. This online continuing education yoga workshop will give yoga therapists and teachers an in-depth understanding of the spine, knowledge of common … Continued
The purpose of human existence is encoded like a fractal at each level of our being – physical, mental and spiritual. In the yoga framework, these levels are referred to as the Pancha Kosha, or “five sheaths.” The spirit, or atman, is the causal force and through it these layers come into manifestation – the “bliss” layer, … Continued