In our fast-paced Vinyasa yoga culture, are we missing out on one of the greatest gifts yoga has to offer? Renowned yoga teacher Judith Hanson Lasater thinks so. Deep rest has become an absolute necessity in our lives. When we emphasize moving rapidly through a series of poses, it is easy to miss out on … Continued
Why do issues like prostate problems (for men), prolapse (for women), incontinence, and pelvic pain disorders become increasingly common as we get older? And, is there anything we can do to prevent or slow this process? In this 4-part course (two lectures and two yoga practice videos), yoga teacher and yoga therapist Leslie Howard will discuss … 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
Yoga poses that target the hip joints are among the quintessential yoga asana practices. They’re vital for increasing our general comfort with all forms of sitting, for supporting low back and knee health, and for releasing pent-up tension in the pelvic area from emotional stress and even from past trauma. Hip opening yoga poses also … Continued
The core muscles are our physical, structural, and energetic center. A strong core is essential to healthy and functional movement throughout life. It forms the foundation for proper posture, ease and grace of movement, and even creates greater emotional balance and strength. For many people, core work is associated with tedious and unpleasant exercises, like … Continued
The core muscles are our physical, structural, and energetic center. A strong core is essential to healthy and functional movement throughout life. It forms the foundation for proper posture, ease and grace of movement, and even creates greater emotional balance and strength. For many people, core work is associated with tedious and unpleasant exercises, like … Continued
Transform your yoga practice and take your flexibility to the next level with our groundbreaking course on advanced stretching techniques for the upper body. Led by experts Dr. Joe Vella and Lynn Crimando, this course will revolutionize how you approach stretching and mobility in your yoga practice. Say goodbye to static stretching and hello to … Continued
When thinking about stretching in yoga, many people think of static stretches that test our ability to go “deeper.” While static stretches certainly have their use when it comes to increasing or retaining flexibility, there is a lot more we can do than static stretches to maximize the benefits of our yoga practice. In this groundbreaking … Continued
The pelvic floor muscles are increasingly becoming recognized as an important focus for our regular exercise and fitness activities. Proper work of strengthening, stabilizing, stretching, and softening the pelvic floor helps to create the correct foundation for each movement in the body. Yet what is most prescribed as a catch-all cure is “just do your … Continued
Studies have shown that yoga offers a wide range of benefits in a surprisingly wide range of areas. These include not just the enhancement of physical fitness but improvement in several areas relating to nervous system functioning, such as awareness and mindfulness, self-regulation of internal physiological and psychological states, as well as the development of … Continued
Discover New, Innovative Approaches to Old Standbys! Find new ways to fall in love with yoga and deepen your practice. Whether you are a yoga teacher or yoga practitioner, you will enjoy this 7-session practice series with Melina Meza’s signature innovative approaches to practicing common yoga poses. Learn how to go beyond standard approaches to … Continued
Sometimes wish that you could stop the merry-go-round of our frenzied lifestyle and just take some time out to chill out? Join us for a course with renowned yoga teacher Judith Hanson Lasater on Exploring the Stages of Being: The Yoga of Inner Peace. Learning how to take a “time out” to soothe and relax … Continued