As baby boomers reach 50 and beyond, they are increasingly looking for ways to retain energy and vitality in the second half of life. Yoga offers a unique way to slow aging, restore well-being and vitality, deal with the changes of the maturing years, and even bring greater peace to mind and body. Yoga can … Continued
With 76.4 million boomers entering the last half of their lives, healthy aging is becoming an increasingly popular buzz word. But when we talk about healthy aging and how yoga helps perhaps facilitate a more healthy aging process, we usually only think in terms of about preventing aches and pains and prolonging the years we … Continued
“Death Begins in the Colon” said Dr. Bernard Jensen, D.C., also known as the father of holistic health. The accumulation of toxic debris in the body due to inadequate digestion and elimination, he suggested, produces poisons that slowly, over time can kill us. Interestingly, what Dr. Jensen pointed out some 70 years ago , for … Continued
Aging is a side effect of unhealthy living. A long, joyful life is a side-benefit of healthy living. This is the vision of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of natural healing, says Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, one of the most academically accomplished Ayurvedic physicians and Ayurvedic clinicians in the U.S. In this course, Dr. Kshirsagar will describe Ayurvedic … 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
“Connective tissue, or fascia, is both a primary structural element and a rich source of energy in our organisms. . .[It’s] a sensitive antenna for perception and a vital source of ch’i.” – Deane Juhan –Author, Job’s Body “A living organism is a vast sea of energy and information that flows through the myofascial system … Continued
Sleeping well is essential to our physical health and emotional well-being. Indeed, it doesn’t take more than a few hours of missed sleep to discover just how closely sleep is linked to our well-being and ability to function well during the day. Even Shakespeare referred to sleep as a healing balm “that knits up the … Continued
We are very pleased to welcome back Baxter Bell, MD for a workshop focused on developing “Core Integrity and Balance” using the physical postures of yoga, the breath and the focused mind to reach your goals. Core integrity typically refers to strengthening the complex group of muscles and structures in our mid-section. While this is … Continued
As we enter the second half of our lives, do we have to accept the stereotype of aging that society and media tend to perpetuate? Or, is there a whole other approach to redefine aging, or ‘rebrand’ middle age so to speak? In this course, we will explore our preconceived notions of middle age and … Continued
Are we born from a universal intelligence, which gives birth to and is intertwined with the entire creation, as we know it? And if so, are we in our essence an indistinguishable part of this divine intelligence, much like a drop of water is distinct from and yet a part of the ocean? Join Yogiraj … Continued
According to yogic science, the granthis are energetic knots located along the central pathway of the spine. These knots hold the life force (Shakti) in the body as a means to help us navigate through this plane of existence, but they can also tighten due to belief patterns and life experiences. The granthis are located … Continued
A woman’s body is unique. It is marked by transitions through puberty, the fertile years, and finally perimenopause and menopause – the “wisdom phase” of our lives. The journey through menopause is a powerful, and often intense time. It is a time that invites us to deepen our connection with the body and experience new facets … Continued