Many children with autism, ADHD, and other special needs face challenges in how they respond to stress, tension, worry and anxiety. They can end up in a constant state of heightened arousal or anxiety, which can negatively impact health, mood and behavior. When we get stuck in this “fight or flight” state, we can develop … Continued
Add a new dimension to your yoga practice by integrating fascia awareness and a mindfulness-based approach to movement! If you have ever been curious about the body/mind aspect of yoga and how it can help you or your students, this program is for you. Study online with myofascial release expert and yoga and Hakomi therapist … Continued
In recent years, our understanding of the human body and how it functions has been transformed by the growing field of research into fascia, the connective tissue of the body. We now know that fascia plays a previously unrecognized, but considerable role in our health and well-being. It is key to retaining healthy mobility, it … Continued
It’s safe to say that never in our lifetime has so much dramatic change happened in such a short time. In a few short weeks, everything we’ve come to take for granted has changed, and we are having to deal with new potential threats to our health, our financial status, the stability of the economy, … 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
Add a new dimension to your yoga practice by integrating fascia awareness and a mindfulness-based approach to movement! If you have ever been curious about the body/mind aspect of yoga and how it can help you or your students, this program is for you. Study online with myofascial release expert and yoga and Hakomi therapist … Continued
“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
One of the greatest challenges yoga teachers face is bridging the alignment gap. No matter how precise our teaching cues may be, more often than not a large percentage of students will have several misalignments in the yoga poses. And when we try to correct misalignment in one part of the body, another part goes … Continued
One of the greatest challenges yoga teachers face is bridging the alignment gap. No matter how precise our teaching cues may be, more often than not a large percentage of students will have several misalignments in the yoga poses. And when we try to correct misalignment in one part of the body, another part goes … Continued
Re-enliven your yoga practice with our Yoga Mandala Series – featuring unique classes designed to awaken and invigorate the entire body. This 8-day series will leave you feeling more radiant, grounded, and alive! Claudine’s down-to-earth approach to teaching yoga creates an atmosphere of ease, inviting you deeper into yourself and your personal strength. Claudine will guide … 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
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
“A living organism is a vast sea of energy and information that flows through the myofascial system as a hologram. It is dynamic and fluid with all components, always in instant and continuous communication.” —John F. Barnes, P.T., L.M.T. Enrich and deepen your yoga practice and yoga teaching by learning how to tap into the … Continued
Are you intrigued by backbends, but not sure where to begin? Or are you concerned about a vulnerable low back or knees? Backbends are an important and traditional part of asana practice. However, many yoga practitioners struggle with them, especially students with a sedentary lifestyle, which contributes to slumped posture, tight hips, and compressed internal … Continued
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
Are you intrigued by backbends, but not sure where to begin? Or are you concerned about a vulnerable low back or knees? Backbends are an important and traditional part of asana practice. However, many yoga practitioners struggle with them, especially students with a sedentary lifestyle, which contributes to slumped posture, tight hips, and compressed internal … Continued
One of the greatest challenges in life is finding ways to deal constructively with stress. Stress affects us physically, mentally, and emotionally. In the short-term, it affects our well-being and our relationships. In the long term, it can undermine our health; we now know that stress is one of the major factors that predisposes us … Continued
What are forward head posture and hyperkyphosis and why should you care? In the last few decades, researchers have become increasingly interested in the health effects of a posture on our health. And, what they are discovering is pretty remarkable. You may have heard of the new concept of ‘text neck’– which is essentially forward … Continued
The pelvic floor is literally the foundation for our whole body: it sits at the bottom of our torso and forms the floor for all our organs. It serves as the base for our core musculature and plays a crucial role in our overall postural and functional health. Because of this, when the pelvic floor is … Continued
The pelvic floor is literally the foundation for our whole body: it sits at the bottom of our torso and forms the floor for all our organs. It serves as the base for our core musculature and plays a crucial role in our overall postural and functional health. Because of this, when the pelvic floor is … Continued