In our fast-paced Vinyasa yoga culture, are we missing out on one of the greatest gifts yoga has to offer? Renowed 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 the element … Continued
“As opposed to stretching or working out, the movement of Yoga is sacred. It embodies a holistic blending of our physical bodies, emotions, minds and souls.” ~Judith Hanson Lasater When life gets hectic, yoga can provide refuge and relief. But to really tap into yoga’s transformative power, notes renowned yoga teacher Judith Hanson Lasater in this … Continued
We know that yoga can help us stay flexible and relieve musculoskeletal pain. Unfortunately, for those of us who are already tight, starting a standard yoga practice the way it is commonly taught in yoga studios can be a Catch-22: You want to practice yoga to become more flexible, but you can’t practice yoga effectively … Continued
Our knowledge of the hip joint has progressed tremendously over the past ten years, notes yoga therapist and physical therapist Dr. Ginger Garner in this free download. This progress is particularly great news for the numerous people whose hips are structurally “unique,” who until now had little recourse other than a hip replacement as the … Continued
The fascial web is a pervasive web of connective tissue with a rich sensory nerve supply, which is always giving us information, always coordinating our movements and transferring force all throughout the body, says yoga therapist and author Ellen Saltonstall in this free download. It is vital to the health of the body, and the … Continued
Many yoga classes speak about the benefits of hip “opening”, and yet surprisingly, the most common injuries in yoga are related to the hips – back pain, QL issues, piriformis syndrome, labrum tears, SI Joint and knee issues. This begs the question – what are we actually doing in hip openers? It is a little … Continued
The vagus nerve and contemporary Polyvagal Theory are exciting new topics in modern discourse, which have a wide range of applications for yoga practitioners. Contemporary thought about the vagus nerve and Polyvagal Theory sheds light on numerous traditional yoga concepts and practices. In particular, yoga’s deep inquiry into our mental and emotional life makes all … Continued
The feet are a common problem area for people as they get older. This often becomes the source of chronic pain issues that limit our mobility and may require surgery. Shoes constrict the feet and toes, so students often struggle to spread their toes and lack the strength to support normal arch alignment. Improper foot … Continued
Wednesday, November 2nd – 8:00 pm Eastern / 5:00 pm Pacific Monday, November 7th – 8:00 pm Eastern / 5:00 pm Pacific Pillars of Healthy Aging: Yoga for Balanced and Pain-free Feet and Ankles The feet are a common problem area for people as they get older. This often becomes the source of chronic pain issues that limit our mobility … Continued
How do we truly live our yoga? How do we take our yoga off the mat and extend its benefits and insights into our daily lives? In this online course with Judith Hanson Lasater exploring how we can enrich our yoga practice through the lens of ancient yoga philosophy and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. … Continued
Everything that we do in our everyday lives is dependent on our posture. Our ability to lie down, sit, stand, and walk in comfort is directly related to the template of centered body posture. Every Yoga posture or athletic activity is an expression of the clarity and refinement of this most basic relationship of our body … Continued
It’s not the most comfortable of topics, but many yogis and yoginis, especially women over 40, struggle with pelvic floor issues like incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain. While these issues can seem embarrassing to discuss or even acknowledge, yoga therapist Leslie Howard assures us that they are not. In this free download, Leslie shares her … Continued
Everyone loses muscle strength as they get older, and because our daily activities (and fitness programs) don’t usually strengthen the pelvic floor, this part of the body is particularly vulnerable to problems. As a result, many women develop pelvic issues as they get older, including incontinence, prolapse, sexual dysfunction, and other issues rooted in the … Continued
Can we release psychological trauma by addressing the issues and chronic holdings in the body? And if so, which are some of the best ways to proceed? In this online course for yoga teachers and yoga therapists, Anatomy Trains author Thomas Myers explores the way in which unresolved trauma is held and expressed in body movement, … Continued
The pelvic floor is literally our foundation, says yoga therapist Leslie Howard in this free download. It forms the bottom of the core musculature, and it plays an important role in our overall postural and functional health. When the pelvic floor is not working properly, our true foundation is not supporting us throughout the day. Unfortunately, … 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 course, yoga teacher and yoga therapist Leslie Howard will discuss common male and female pelvic floor issues … Continued
How do you want to grow old? It’s a question we often neglect to ask ourselves – until it’s too late! But did you know that if you are currently 50 or 60 years old, you can expect to live till the age of 83? And, did you know that you have great power to … Continued
The core teaching of yoga is that we can cultivate an inner connection with an essential part of ourselves, free from the limits of the body and mind. In order to use the practice to connect with this place within us, we need to take a deep dive within. The yoga practices are specifically designed … Continued
How do you want to grow old? It’s a question we often neglect to ask ourselves – until it’s too late! But did you know that if you are currently 50 or 60 years old, you can expect to live till the age of 83? And, did you know that you have great power to … Continued
“It is my belief that we carry in our cells, in our tissues, in the very throb of our existence an underlying flow that urges, inspires, flares our nostrils and beats our heart. This encompassing atmosphere of love has its own destiny. Perhaps using humans as its messengers, this love has arrived on Earth.” “God … Continued