Twists: Anatomy, Asana, and Energetics with Judith Hanson Lasater

In this course with Judith Hanson Lasater (two lectures, plus a practice video), you will learn about the numerous benefits of twisting postures and how to best take advantage of these. Judith will explore how to use twists to promote a healthy balance for the organs in the chest and abdomen, as well as explore the … Continued

Twists: Anatomy, Asana, and Energetics

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

Freeing the Breath with Gabriel Halpern

Freeing the Breath 1 – Restorative Yoga to Calm Body and Mind Hatha yoga speaks to the solar and lunar currents that course through our body, which are nothing but the two channels of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. In this series of restorative postures, join Gabriel Halpern and learn to prepare body and mind for … Continued

Yoga for a Healthy Low Back with Doug Keller

The Core and the Sacrum: Principles for Practice A common problem for many yoga practitioners is SI joint pain, which can arise when the sacrum gets destabilized. In this Practice Tutorial, Doug shows how to maintain stability in the sacrum by engaging the core. Doug explains the key principles and actions for activating the core … Continued

Yoga for Lower Back Pain: Keys to Sacroiliac Stability and Ease of Movement

Can yoga practice predispose you to sacroiliac (SI) joint pain? In her travel and teaching around the world, renowned yoga teacher Donna Farhi has found that SI joint issues are one of the most common complaints that she sees in yoga practitioners. Can yoga practice predispose you to sacroiliac (SI) joint pain? In her travel … Continued

Refresh & Renew – Gentle Yoga with Cyndi Lee

Stretching & Restorative Yoga for Every Body Relax and rejuvenate with this easy stretching and restorative video. Cyndi guides you through a practice perfect for at the end of the day, when you feel tired but want to move enough to get the kinks out and invite the breath in. The restorative section of this … Continued

Balance, Stability, and Posture in Yoga Therapy

The ability to balance is essential for numerous aspects of daily living, and it is a prerequisite for retaining mobility and independent living, no matter what our age. Balance problems increase over time, and so does the risk of injurious falls. About one third of people over 65 fall each year; at 80 years, one out … Continued

Yoga for Healthy Hormones: Harmonizing the Cycles of Life

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

Hip Opening from the Ground Up – Sequencing for Healthy Hips

In an increasingly Vinyasa-oriented yoga world, the lower body often doesn’t receive as much attention as it should. The feet, legs and hips are crucial elements of a well-rounded practice and need to be as strong, mobile and intelligent as the upper body. When we cultivate these elements, the effects can be felt throughout one’s … Continued

The Healing Power of Breath – Essential Techniques for Healthy Living -EB

Pranayama Redefined:  Breathing Less to Live More The ancient yoga masters instructed us to conserve our prana so our mind would be clear and our energy vibrant. Linking breath to prana they discovered the secret to health through a process of reduction and subtlety. Yet, our modern day yoga classes have us noisily respiring at … Continued

Restoring Balance – Yogic Tools to Calm an Overactive Nervous System with Doug Keller

Every second of the day, your body is functioning seemingly effortlessly, regulating the literally millions of physiological functions that keep your body running. The part of the nervous system in charge of orchestrating all these functions behind the scenes, so to speak, is the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system regulates all the functions … Continued

The Myth of Symmetry: Finding Harmony in the Asymmetrical Spine

This three-part series delves into the mysteries of the asymmetrical spine to find ultimate harmony for those with asymmetry and scoliosis. The fascial lines ideally spiral and wrap around the entire body like long glorious vines of life. Chakra energy likewise spirals up the spine optimally creating harmony and balance. Yet, looking closely, what appears symmetrical … Continued

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