It is said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. When it comes to keeping the back healthy and avoid back pain, this is particularly true. The problem is that while we know a lot about how to eat the right foods and get enough exercise, few people know what is … Continued
We have long known that genetics play a major role in how we metabolize foods, supplements, and even life experiences. One of the most fascinating new discoveries of the human genome project included findings around the epigenome, i.e., a record of chemical changes to the DNA, which modulate the expression of your genes, and therefore … Continued
Some 36 million people practice yoga at last count. However, a full 28 million people say that they tried yoga, and decided not to continue. Most common reasons were “not flexible enough,” “I feel out of place,” and “my body is not right for yoga.” This is a great loss, not just for the millions of … Continued
Some 36 million people practice yoga at last count. However, a full 28 million people say that they tried yoga, and decided not to continue. Most common reasons were “not flexible enough,” “I feel out of place,” and “my body is not right for yoga.” This is a great loss, not just for the millions of people … Continued
Do structural imbalances in joints and muscles lie at the root of arthritis, disc problems, and pain issues? And is so, can we use yoga asanas to address these issues before they translate into chronic problems? In this talk, join Doug Keller explores these questions and talks about how we can address structural imbalances before … 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
“If we can let go of our preconceptions and dive into the level of pure, experienced sensation, we can begin to experience the world as it truly is: an unlimited expanse of vibration; a contraction of the awareness in which it lives.” ~Richard Miller We hear a lot about the mind-body connection and the close … Continued
Feeling restless, wound-up, or constantly on edge? Or do you feel you worry all the time, have difficulty concentrating, are overly irritable and emotional, and easily fatigued? These are all symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety affects us all at one point or another. But when we struggle with it constantly, it can infringe on our sleep … Continued
Just because you experience monthly mood swings, rage and cry at the end of a long-term relationship, or occasionally feel overwhelmed or paralyzed by the sheer magnitude of your responsibilities, it doesn’t mean you’re clinically depressed or have an anxiety disorder. These emotional ups-and-downs may simply be your body’s way of getting you to pay … Continued
You may have already heard lots about the psoas, and why it’s so important to release tightness in the psoas muscles. The psoas muscle has long been recognized as central to balanced posture and movement. Imbalances in the psoas are often implicated in cases of lower and mid back pain, groin pain, hip pain, and … Continued
You may have already heard lots about the psoas, and why it’s so important to release tightness in the psoas muscles. The psoas muscle has long been recognized as central to balanced posture and movement. Imbalances in the psoas are often implicated in cases of lower and mid back pain, groin pain, hip pain, and … Continued
Sequencing for Essential Beginner Yoga Poses Walking into a yoga class can be intimidating. It often seems that everyone in the room already knows how to do all of the poses perfectly. And the class moves so fast there isn’t time to stop and ask questions. This is why we decided to create this library … Continued
Have you ever noticed how forward bending postures have a unique ability to settle the mind and body and give us a feeling of safety and calm? Forward bends have many benefits. They can help create length and space in the spine to counteract compression, and they help stimulate parasympathetic functioning (the rest and digest … Continued
Part 1: The Spine as a Sacred Channel: Nourishing the Ecosystem of the Spine for Lifelong Back Health Session 1: Each day we must work our spine in order to keep it strong and supple. Given that there are 26 bones in the vertebral column and 48 interlocking joints, each of us must spend time mobilizing and … Continued
Each day we must work our spine in order to keep it strong and supple. Given that there are 26 bones in the vertebral common and 48 number of interlocking joints, each of us must spend time mobilizing and stabilizing our spine. In this course you will learn the importance of balancing the spine and inter-vertebral … 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
How can we build a sustainable yoga practice that will serve our needs throughout life? With the focus in many yoga classes increasingly on fast-paced Vinyasa practices, how do we make yoga our own, and build a Yoga 2.0 practice, i.e. yoga for the second part of our life? And, which are the specific things … Continued
Did you know that there is a wider difference in the health status in people 50+ than in any other age group? Indeed, researchers categorize people above 50 in no less than five categories, ranging from frail to the so-called SuperAgers, who live full, active lives well into their 80s and even 90s. How do … Continued
As we begin to imagine what life will be like in the post-pandemic era, the question on many people’s mind is this: Will the pandemic have a lasting effect on the practice and teaching of yoga? Post-pandemic, will yoga practice and teaching go back to the way things were in the “good old days?” Or, … Continued
Sacroiliac joint pain is extremely common in yoga practitioners, notes renowned yoga teacher and author Donna Farhi in this free download. One of the most common issues she sees when teaching workshops worldwide is people complaining of pain radiating from the sacroiliac joints. In her own practice, Donna notes, she began developing SI joint problems … Continued