One of the inevitable changes of aging is a gradual loss of the ability to balance. While this may at first seem insignificant, it is a key factor in the increased risk of fractures people face as they get older. Most fractures of the hip, wrists, or ankle are preceded by a fall, and the … Continued
In this course Dr. Timothy McCall will provide an overview of the emerging field of yoga therapy: the use of yoga and its vast toolbox to help treat virtually any health condition — physical or psychological. Yoga therapy has grown enormously in the last several years, there are ever-increasing numbers of scientific studies examining its effectiveness, … Continued
The pelvic floor is literally our foundation, says yoga therapist Leslie Howard in this free download. It forms the bottom of the core musculature, and it plays an important role in our overall postural and functional health. When the pelvic floor is not working probably, our true foundation is not supporting us throughout the day. Unfortunately, … 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 … Continued
Scoliosis affects an estimated 6 million Americans, but millions more than that have minor scoliotic curvatures of the spine, which largely goes unrecognized. Still, these can often be the source of discomfort in the spine, shoulders and SI joint. What do we know about how scoliosis develops and the factors that may help curb its … Continued
Research on yoga has proliferated over the last decade, and by now there are more than 3400 studies on the benefits of yoga. Yoga has been shown to positively affect more than 75 health benefits, ranging from back pain and high blood pressure to depression, anxiety, insomnia and numerous other conditions according to Dr. Timothy … Continued
Every pregnancy is different, even for the same the woman. The journey can be both exciting and daunting, especially when trying to safely navigate an ever-changing body through the trimesters. The key to confidence in pregnancy is learning how to utilize the gifts of yoga to better support a woman’s body, mind and heart. So … Continued
The traditional Tantric writings about the sacred energy centers of the body offer a detailed map of the human mental/emotional landscape, and provide a different perspective on how we can approach physical and emotional health, and spiritual growth. Learn how and why the chakra system can be viewed as foundational to health and healing, and how we … Continued
Yoga can help keep the hip joint healthy, but it can also affect the hip joint in undesirable ways says Dr. Loren Fishman and Ellen Saltonstall in this free download. And, it’s important to know the difference. Most people practicing yoga wonder if there is a way to use yoga to keep the hip joint … Continued
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali were written more than 2,000 years ago, but they still hold much wisdom and guidance for modern living. In this course, yoga teacher and wellness consultant Anusha Wijeyakumar will go into the 8 Limbs of Yoga as described in the Yoga Sutras and discuss their relevance for our yoga practice … Continued
Can we gain the ability to strengthen the health and resilience of our nervous system, much in the same way as we can strengthen our muscles and bones? In essence, yes, says yoga therapist and physical therapist Marlysa Sullivan in this free download. Just like our muscles tend to lose strength over time, our nervous … Continued
Yoga can help heal low back pain, but unfortunately, if not practiced correctly, it can also create back issues, says author Robin Rothenberg, founder of Essential Yoga Therapy, in this free download. Robin discusses her own quest to heal long-standing back issues, and how it launched her into her current work as a yoga therapist … Continued