Pain is a complex and troublesome human experience that involves the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Pain strikes everyone from time to time, but millions of people suffer with pain year in and year out. According to modern pain neuroscience, however, we may have greater influence over the experience of pain than previously thought. One … Continued
Why is it that some people are able to live and flourish through seemingly insurmountable challenges while others struggle with even the smallest of life difficulties? Modern research reveals that our capacity to experience resilience and well-being plays a vital role in our ability to lead a happy, healthy and contented life. How do we, then, … Continued
It is in the soft tissues of the body that the alchemy of yoga primarily takes place. The soft tissues hold the key to tremendous transformation, both physical and emotional. But the same dynamics of the soft tissues that can lead to transformation of the physical body, if pushed too far also become the key … Continued
Ever looked at a yoga student in a yoga posture and known that the alignment is wrong, but just not completely sure why, and what to do about it? We’ve all been there! Leeann Carey, founder of Yāpana, is particularly known for her innovative uses of props to help inform and deepen your yoga practice … Continued
Most people know the importance of core strengthening, but the pelvic floor is an important group of core muscles, which tend to get ignored. Proper work of strengthening, stabilizing, stretching and softening the pelvic floor is essential to create the correct foundation of each movement in the body. A strong pelvic floor helps keep the … Continued
We have a lot more power over what unfolds in our lives than we usually think we do. “We are all vibrational beings, and that’s where everything starts,” says Shakta Kaur Khalsa. If your vibration is not where you’d like it to be, this webinar will introduce you to some key techniques to help you get … Continued
Most people know the importance of core strengthening, but the pelvic floor is an important group of core muscles, which tend to get ignored. Proper work of strengthening, stabilizing, stretching and softening the pelvic floor is essential to create the correct foundation of each movement in the body. A strong pelvic floor helps keep the … Continued
Free your spine and feel your energy flow. As the central pillar of the body, free movement of the spine is vital to asana. Additionally, blockages in the spine restrict the flow of energy/prana. This online continuing education yoga workshop will give yoga therapists and teachers an in-depth understanding of the spine, knowledge of common … Continued
The purpose of human existence is encoded like a fractal at each level of our being – physical, mental and spiritual. In the yoga framework, these levels are referred to as the Pancha Kosha, or “five sheaths.” The spirit, or atman, is the causal force and through it these layers come into manifestation – the “bliss” layer, … Continued
Hip openers are among the most satisfying and powerful yoga poses. They hold a tremendous potential for transformation; they can help us release deep-seated tension and trauma of the past, which many of us hold locked in the hip area. When practiced correctly, hip openers are a great way to soothe both mind and body; … Continued
Anatomy Trains is a unique map of the ‘anatomy of connection’ – whole-body fascial and myofascial linkages, developed by author and bodyworker Thomas Myers in the 1990s. While anatomy often is taught in terms of individual muscles and their actions, the Anatomy Trains concept joins individual muscles into functional complexes. It further looks at these … Continued
Feeling sluggish after the long winter? Or do you suffer from low energy, lack of well-being, or frequent colds and infections? It may be time to tune up your lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is the body’s ‘garbage’ collector. It removes metabolic waste and toxins from the intercellular fluid, making it vital for cellular health. … Continued
Pain and suffering is an inevitable part of human life. The ancient yogic wisdom offers us a means to end suffering by cultivating the capacity to come into alignment with our greater truth. From that space, we can learn to be with the full spectrum of experience and skillfully navigate those energies to heal and transform both … Continued
While most of us are familiar with the alignment issues created by tight hamstrings or weak abdominals, the adductors create their own host of alignment issues, which most yoga teachers are not aware of. In this course yoga teacher and physical therapist Julie Gudmestad takes a closer look at the hip adductors, one of the … Continued
Heart health is considered a key to the overall health and longevity. From the vantage point of Western Medicine, poor heart health is the leading cause of disease and death in the developed world. And although much time and money goes into the development of pharmaceutical and surgical treatment for disease of the heart, much … Continued
This recorded online yoga course is a rare opportunity to study with Tom Myers, author of Anatomy Trains and a pioneer in the understanding of the body as a holistic, functionally integrated system. With groundbreaking new material, Tom Myers introduces the new concept of Fascial Fitness, which provides key insights into facilitating the structural health … Continued
Ever wondered how to quiet that neurotic roommate in your head that keeps perpetuating feelings of worry or stress? We all experience moments of nervousness, worry and stress. But excessive anxiety and obsessive thinking can lead to sleepless nights, emotional meltdowns, high-blood pressure and in general will undermine our health and well-being in many ways. … Continued
Keeping our joints healthy is essential for enjoying freedom of movement and agility all through life. As the joints age, we tend to lose range of motion, and that in turn limits ease of movement, compromises balance and may even lead to increased risk of falls and fractures. In the long run, joint deterioration can … Continued
The root of a whole host of physical challenges and chronic pain — from shoulder, hip and low back pain to joint injury and deterioration and forms of scoliosis — can be found in basic imbalances in the alignments of the pelvic girdle. This is about more than just having a ‘picture perfect’ posture (which … Continued
All around us we see an epidemic of posture problems that often lead to back pain and other problems. Particularly common is the slumping and forward head posture that often comes with prolonged sitting. Posture problems also contribute to problems in yoga poses and even may predispose students towards injuries. In this course, Julie Gudmestad … Continued