Free Download! Yoga Technique in Forward Bends – The Art of Building Healthy Movement Patterns
Forward bends are among the most soothing and satisfying postures. They have a wide range of benefits; they settle the nervous system and can also stimulate the digestive system and different organic functions. At the same time, says author and yoga therapist Doug Keller in this free download, forward bends can also be one of … Continued
SomaSensing: Myofascial Release for Yoga Practitioners with Yasmin Lambat
We now know that muscles don’t work in isolation and instead form part of an intricate fascial web that connects and wraps around the body in lines of meridians that influence movement. Whole body movement practices like Feldenkrais, Yoga, Gyrotonics and Tai Chi already work with these lines. SomaSensing is a simple somatic movement practice … Continued
Free Download wth Tias Little! Subtle Energy, the Nadis, & Health: New Light on the Lymphatic System
When we think about subtle yoga anatomy, usually the first thing that comes to mind are the chakras – the energy centers of the body. However, the body actually has numerous subtle aspects, says renowned yoga teacher Tias Little in this free download. The subtle body doesn’t have to be something abstract, notes Tias. We … Continued
The Five Layers of Health – Ancient Yogic Insights into Healing and Well-being EB
The key to human health is found not just on the level of the body and mind, according to yogic philosophy, but in all layers of our being. In the yoga framework, our extended being encompasses five layers, or Koshas. These are referred to as the Pancha Kosha, or “Five Sheaths” in yoga philosophy. The five … Continued
Yoga for Pelvic Floor Health – Therapeutic Movement & Somatic Repatterning
The pelvic floor is literally the foundation for our whole body: it sits at the bottom of our torso and forms the floor for all our organs. It serves as the base for our core musculature and plays a crucial role in our overall postural and functional health. Because of this, when the pelvic floor is … Continued
Yoga for a Healthy Spine: The #1 Key to Enhance Strength, Improve Posture, and Prevent Osteoporosis
Mother always told us to “Stand up straight.” What did she and our ancestors know about standing upright that has taken a backseat in our modern culture? They knew that good posture is intimately related to good function, which is the basis of a healthy, supple, and strong spine that can flex, twist, and extend. … Continued
Yoga for Healthy Hormones: Harmonizing the Cycles of Life
What does yoga have to do with your hormones? Plenty! Just about every yoga pose you do has an impact on the hormonal (endocrine) system in your body – making yoga a fabulous way to support this system and keep your hormones healthy. With focus and intention, we can use our yoga practice to keep … Continued
The Healing Power of Breath – Essential Techniques for Healthy Living -EB
Pranayama Redefined: Breathing Less to Live More The ancient yoga masters instructed us to conserve our prana so our mind would be clear and our energy vibrant. Linking breath to prana they discovered the secret to health through a process of reduction and subtlety. Yet, our modern day yoga classes have us noisily respiring at … Continued
Free Download! Yoga for Psoas Release: Keys to Enhancing Structural Health and Emotional Well-being
The psoas muscle often assumes almost mythical properties within the yoga and bodywork communities. The psoas is often referenced as a muscle vital not just for our structural well-being and for back pain prevention, but for our psychological and emotional well-being as well. So, what’s the real story? Are these claims exaggerated, or, is the … Continued
The Myth of Symmetry: Finding Harmony in the Asymmetrical Spine
This three-part series delves into the mysteries of the asymmetrical spine to find ultimate harmony for those with asymmetry and scoliosis. The fascial lines ideally spiral and wrap around the entire body like long glorious vines of life. Chakra energy likewise spirals up the spine optimally creating harmony and balance. Yet, looking closely, what appears symmetrical … Continued
The Essential Vagus Nerve: Achieving Nervous System and Whole Health Balance
The balance of the nervous system is central to our well-being and to the proper functioning of pretty much all the systems of the body. Learning how to upregulate and downregulate the nervous system is an important component of learning how to deal constructively with stress. Stress, as most people know, contributes to numerous diseases, … Continued