Yoga started out as predominantly spiritual discipline. However, in today’s world, yoga philosophy is still something very abstract for most yoga students and the spiritual dimension of yoga is all but ignored.   However, yoga philosophy offers many practical and valuable lessons of profound relevance to our daily lives, says renowned yoga teacher Judith Hanson … Continued

Wonder what all the buzz about the vagus nerve is about? Is it just a passing fad and is the vagus nerve not all that it has been hyped up to be? Or, can you really hack the nervous system to achieve greater equanimity and balance? In this free download, yoga teacher and author Doug … Continued

Little can compare to the excitement you feel when you decide it’s time to start a family. The thought of welcoming a new little soul into this world becomes a constant source of quiet anticipation and happiness that brings a new tone of elation to all your experiences. This was how Katlin Robinson, a yoga … Continued

Which are the most common mistakes people make in yoga? As yoga becomes more mainstream, there are numerous persistent myths that cause many people to make mistakes in their practice and not get the full benefits of yoga, says Iyengar yoga teacher Julie Gudmestad, P.T. in this free download. The greatest myth of all? That … Continued

We live longer than ever before, but this can be a mixed blessing if we don’t take steps early to prevent the most common issues affecting us as we reach the other side of 60 : The chronic pain and disability the often accompanies musculoskeletal aging. Musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause of disability in … Continued

Most people are familiar with enneagrams, which offer one approach to better understand our personality type and our inherent tendencies. But did you know that the ancient sciences of Yoga, Vedic astrology, and Ayurveda also offer unique insights into the deeper ‘energies’ or forces of nature that shape who we are and how we interact … Continued

We hear a lot about embodiment these days, but what does it actually mean? And why is it considered so important – in our yoga practice as well as in life? In this free download, yoga therapist Lisa Clark, educational director at Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen’s School for Body-Mind Centering, talks about how embodiment offers us a … Continued

When it comes to movement potential in the presence of a spinal asymmetry, such as scoliosis, is anatomy destiny? Is limited movement and chronic pain a given? Not necessarily, says Dr. Suzanne Martin, physical therapist, gold-certified Pilates expert and author of the book Spinal Asymmetry and Scoliosis: Movement and Function Solutions for the Spine, Ribcage … Continued

Concerned about slowing or preventing osteoarthritis? You are not alone. An estimated 21-25% of the population struggle with osteoarthritis, a painful degenerative condition that most commonly affects the hip, knee and shoulder joints. Well, here is some good news. A growing body of research suggests that yoga can indeed benefit people with arthritis and even … Continued

Most approaches to practicing yoga offer a top down approach where the focus is on fitting your body into specific shapes with a particular alignment. Unfortunately, notes yoga teacher Bobbie Ellis, founder of Soma Yoga and a Continuum teacher in this free download, although this has its value, it locks us off from that full … Continued

Author Dianne Bondy is a social justice activist, Accessible Yoga teacher and a leading figure in the Yoga for All movement. She is one of the leading figures in the movement to revolutionize yoga by educating yoga instructors around the world on how to make classes more welcoming and more safe for all kinds of … Continued

“The anti-determinists want to say that DNA is a little side-show, but every disease that’s with us is caused by DNA. And (every disease) can be fixed by DNA.” -George Church “DNA+Environment+Triggers+Chance = Your Future Emotional Health. Manage your stress by influencing your COMT gene expression.” -Bruce Alan Kehr, M.D.   Curious about what your genetic profile … Continued