It’s no exaggeration to say that the new science of fascia research continues to upend everything we thought we knew about the body. We now know that fascia is not just a bodywide connective tissue network that surrounds all parts of the body, it is also intimately intertwined with every single system of the body. … Continued
For most of us, when we start yoga, we just want to enjoy the physical benefits of stretching and strengthening the body. However, when you give yourself to the practice of asana, pranayama and Savasana, it takes its root in you and it begins to reveal you to you, says renowned yoga teacher Judith Hanson … 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
A common issue facing yoga teachers and yoga practitioners alike, is the question of how to safely advance in their yoga practice without risking injury. This is particularly the case when it comes to challenging yoga postures, e.g. like Headstand, Handstand and Shoulderstand. Traditionally, these inversions postures have been considered the most important of all … 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
The key to building a powerful yoga practice? Stop honing in on the shapes of asana poses, and focus instead on cultivating a greater awareness of the subtle changes happening in your body as you practice. So says Jivana Heyman, yoga teacher, certified yoga therapist, and author of Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every … 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
“The beauty of the practice of yoga is that it is one of the most comprehensive sets of practices that can help people wherever they’re at and with whatever they’re dealing with at this time and in this moment,” says yoga therapist Jeff Masters, founder of the Masters Institute in this free download. First and … Continued
As yoga teaching comes of age, there is a growing need for teachers and practitioners to engage in a yoga practice grounded in the anatomy and kinesiology of healthy movement. In this free download, self-designated anatomy nerd Stu Girling, founder of LoveYogaAnatomy.com talks with YogaUOnline-founder Eva Norlyk Smith about the growing movement within yoga to … 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
We live in an exciting time, when advances in our knowledge of how the human body ages are giving us powerful new tools to optimize health and well-being. Particularly when it comes to how well we age, we know more than ever about what we can do to lay the foundation for a healthier life … 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
Yoga is fundamentally an act of kindness towards oneself, says renowned yoga teacher Judith Hanson Lasater in this free download. And certainly right now, whether we are a yoga teacher or a student, we need yoga more than ever before . As yoga teachers, we have been preparing for this time – the age of … Continued
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought us viscerally close to our great vulnerability as humans. However, the reality is that we have long been living in an uncertain future. Increasingly, the steady progression of Climate Change has put us on a collision course with the planet on which we live. At the heart of many of … Continued
For the most part, change happens gradually, like the patient, slow growth of a tree decade by decade. And then there are times when change happens suddenly and dramatically, like spring buds turning into flowers from after a mild spring rain, revealing what has been growing below the surface for months. We might say that the sudden shift in the yoga … Continued
Most of us at this time are deeply concerned about how we can keep our loved ones safe from the dangers posed by the COVID-19 epidemic. However, there’s another widespread epidemic that we tend to overlook, says yoga teacher and author Sat Dharam Kaur in this free download. In North America, one in eight women … Continued
We are used to thinking of bodybuilders as weight-lifting, protein-shake pounding, oversized musclemen (or women). But in a sense, we are all bodybuilders, says Iyengar yoga teacher and PT Julie Gudmestad in this free download. Our daily habits slowly and inexorably shape the soft tissues of our body – for better and for worse. And what … Continued
Ever felt like a million dollars after a yoga class? Indeed, whether you crave a vigorous Vinyasa practice or prefer chilling out in restorative yoga, the reason we all keep coming back for more is that special, serene yoga glow we often feel after class. Ever wondered why that happens and what it is that … Continued
It’s hard to underestimate the importance of the spine for bodily functioning. In yogic philosophy the spine is the energetic center of the body, the shaft through which Prana, the life force, moves. In Western anatomy as well, the spine is a vital center of the body. It is key to our structural health and … Continued
The hamstrings play a big role in yoga practice and in our daily posture balance, and we ignore them at our own peril, says acclaimed author and yoga teacher Doug Keller in this talk. The hamstrings are one of the biggest workhorse muscle groups, because they help to hold up our posture and keep us upright. When … Continued