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
“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it…Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light. ~ Brené Brown A popular bumper sticker notes, “Don’t believe everything you think.” As many wise visionaries have pointed … Continued
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
We tend to think of meditation as a thought practice. In fact, Judith notes, meditation is a very physical practice and “enlightenment” is a corporeal experience. Meditation, when done from the point of view of body awareness instead of the point of view as thought awareness, is infinitely more powerful. In this course, renowned yoga … Continued
In this course with Judith Hanson Lasater, you will learn how to practice yoga twists safely and effectively to receive the benefits of these powerful yoga poses. Judith will explore how you can use twists to promote a healthy balance for the organs in the chest and abdomen, as well as explore the theories of why … Continued
The growing understanding of fascia – the connective tissue of the body – is transforming the way we view the body and what it takes to stay healthy. We know now that fascia plays a key role for not just our structural health and well-being, but for numerous aspects of our health and our ability … Continued
“Thank you to Yoga U and to Tias Little for his excellent course Yoga for Lymphatic Health. Once again his course was so well presented, informative and interesting. I’m so grateful these teachings are offered to those of us who are unable to attend in person.” -Vanessa B. Feeling sluggish after the long … Continued
“Thank you to Yoga U and to Tias Little for his excellent course Yoga for Lymphatic Health. Once again Tias’s course was so well presented, informative and interesting. I’m so grateful these teachings are offered to those of us who are unable to attend in person.” -Vanessa B. Feeling sluggish … Continued
We live in a time, when sadly, many people experience loss and grief. Can yoga offer help during these times of big transitions we are facing in life these days? Indeed, yoga can be a lifesaver during any challenging life transition, but particularly during grief and loss. Grief takes the wind out of our sails like … Continued
We know that yoga can help us stay flexible and relieve musculoskeletal pain. Unfortunately, for those of us who are already tight, starting a standard yoga practice the way it is commonly taught in yoga studios can be a Catch-22: You want to practice yoga to become more flexible, but you can’t practice yoga effectively … Continued
The vagus nerve and contemporary Polyvagal Theory are exciting new topics in modern discourse, which have a wide range of applications for yoga practitioners. Contemporary thought about the vagus nerve and Polyvagal Theory sheds light on numerous traditional yoga concepts and practices. In particular, yoga’s deep inquiry into our mental and emotional life makes all … Continued
How do we truly live our yoga? How do we take our yoga off the mat and extend its benefits and insights into our daily lives? In this online course with Judith Hanson Lasater exploring how we can enrich our yoga practice through the lens of ancient yoga philosophy and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. … Continued