“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Rarely have those words rung more true than in our current environment of COVID-19-forced school closings, event cancellations, and mounting worldwide concerns over a pandemic that threaten to spin out of control. It is a time when most of us are feeling worried and powerless in the face … Continued

The body has not just one diaphragm, but three, notes yoga therapist Ginger Garner, DPT in this free download. And these are not independent structures, rather they are part of a broader system that affects our health and well-being in numerous ways. The notion that the pelvic floor is a second diaphragm in addition to … Continued

100% of women who give birth experience diastasis rectus abdominis, a painful tear of the abdominal wall. If not resolved on its own within eight weeks, this condition can produce numerous other problems that can last for decades, says physical therapist and yoga therapist Dr. Ginger Garner in this free download. This is just one … Continued

The balance of the nervous system is central to our well-being and to the proper functioning of pretty much all the systems of the body. Learning how to upregulate and downregulate the nervous system is an important component of learning how to deal constructively with stress. Stress, as most people know, contributes to numerous diseases, … Continued

Worried about COVID-19 and wondering what you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy? We all know that frequently washing our hands is important, but not enough. There are many things we can do on a day to day basis to increase immunity and thereby reduce our risk of infection. Coincidentally, these … Continued

The body has not one, but three diaphragms, and all interact to create whole body systemic effects and benefits. If we learn how to work with the diaphragms as a whole, we can nurture powerful healing potential in the mind-body complex. Join doctor of physical therapy and yoga therapist, Dr. Ginger Garner for a journey into … Continued

It is no exaggeration to say that the hip is one of the most important major joints of the body. First, it is the major connecting point for load transfer between the upper and lower body. Second, the hip also plays an important role as a part of the pelvic complex implicated in the diaphragmatic … Continued

Motherhood is a rite of passage and yoga is an ideal method for carrying women through that rite of passage into the fourth trimester of postpartum. Yoga can help women embrace motherhood and their new identity, as well recover after giving birth. A woman’s body undergoes miraculous and enormous changes, a complete transformation, during pregnancy … Continued

Midlife carries the unavoidable conception of “winding down,” of slowly losing our physical and cognitive abilities from age 40 and on. Fortunately, we now know, it doesn’t have to be that way. There are numerous ways we can impact the trajectory of how the second half of our life unfolds. In this online course, yoga … Continued

Gender equality has come a long way since women first got their voting rights. Sadly, however, we still have far to go before women enjoy the same economic equality, financial security, and freedom of choice as their male counterparts. Women continue to be disproportionately affected by stressful and trauma-inducing events and life circumstances. In the … Continued

Are you ready to transform your journey through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond? We are thrilled to announce an eye-opening talk by Dr. Ginger Garner that will change the way you think about this crucial life stage. Dr. Garner, a renowned doctor of physical therapy and expert in integrative medicine, busts common menopause myths and shares … Continued

Are you feeling stuck and sluggish, uninspired or disconnected from your true self? In this insightful interview, renowned yoga therapist and somatic movement educator James Knight shares how the practice of Gentle Somatic Yoga can help you release deeply held tension, ease chronic pain, and reconnect you with your innate vitality and joy. Somatic movement … Continued

Are you ready to transform your journey through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond? We are thrilled to announce an eye-opening talk by Dr. Ginger Garner that will change the way you think about this crucial life stage. Dr. Garner, a renowned doctor of physical therapy and expert in integrative medicine, busts common menopause myths and shares … Continued

Join us for a journey exploring how to build pelvic floor health from the ground up.  A strong and balanced pelvic floor is essential to retain structural balance as we age.  Unfortunately, the most common approach to pelvic floor strengthening – Kegels – is often under-taught and misunderstood and can sometimes even lead to more … Continued

We look forward to having you join us for monthly mentoring sessions. These meetings are an open, interactive Q&A forum where all the members of the Online Yoga Studies Group come together to share their teaching experiences.

In modern postural yoga, are we missing a vital element of the original intent of the practice? In this interview, yoga therapist Yasmin Lambat, founder of the SomaSensing technique, suggests that by emphasizing alignment and prescriptive movement, modern yoga is overlooking a vital component of the initial intent of yoga.  The original purpose of yoga, … Continued

If you think pelvic floor strengthening is all about doing Kegels, think again. In this eye-opening interview with author and yoga therapist Leslie Howard, you’ll discover why the key to a healthy pelvic floor involves so much more than just squeezing muscles. Leslie, an expert in using yoga for pelvic floor disorders, explains that the … Continued