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Yoga for Neck Health: Exploring Brahma Mudra
For the past several years, I have been attending the annual yoga therapy conference, SYTAR, and did so again this past June. I always come away with both an expanding perspective on how yoga is being used to... Read more
Wrist Pain During Yoga? 4 Tricks to Eliminate Discomfort
Experience wrist pain during yoga? You’re not alone. Wrist pain or discomfort is one of the most common complaints from yoga students (and those are just the ones who speak up!). Asana practice, especially... Read more
Yoga for Neck, Shoulder and Back Pain – Healing the Mid-Back Core
Is neck pain the new back pain? Neck pain is now the fourth leading cause of years lost to disability, according to a 2010 study by The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. We spend hours a day hunched... Read moreEditor's Picks
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While millions of Americans suffer from pain in the low back and pelvis, many back and hip issues are actually the result of sacroiliac instability (SI), i.e. an imbalance in the sacroiliac joint, which often goes undiagnosed or is improperly treated. Alarmingly, yoga practitioners appear to...Read more
Hip openers are among the most satisfying and powerful yoga poses. They hold a tremendous potential for transformation; they can help us release deep-seated tension and trauma of the past, which many of us hold locked in the hip area. When practiced correctly, hip openers are a great way to soothe...Read more
Yoga is more popular than ever, but as yoga has become a household word, has it also become a mile wide and an inch deep? Are we missing out on the essence of yoga, even as the practice has become a household word? What can we do to capture the deepest aspects of yoga and integrate these into our...Read more
Most people know the importance of core strengthening for health and long-term well-being, but the pelvic floor is an important group of core muscles, which tend to get ignored. “The torso is like a tote bag for your organs,” says Leslie Howard, a Bay area yoga teacher who conducts workshops...Read more
The Fibromyalgia Epidemic: 5 Ways to Heal Chronic Fatigue and Pain
Do you feel exhausted, achy, with brain fog, and can’t sleep? This combination suggests that you have a severe energy crisis called fibromyalgia that caused you to trip a brain circuit breaker called the... Read more
Is Sitting Causing You Back Pain? 6 Harmful Posture Mistakes to Avoid
According to a study published in 2013 by the Mayo Clinic, back pain is the third most common cause of doctor visits in the United States. And according to American Family Physician, only 25 to 30 percent of... Read more
Yoga for Back Pain and Scoliosis: Keys to Addressing Spinal Imbalances with Yoga
Do you live with back pain or scoliosis? No matter the cause of your condition, a yoga practice that meets the needs of your unique spine may help! In this article, Certified Yoga Therapist Deborah Wolk,... Read more
Book Review: Healing Our Backs with Yoga: An Essential Guide to Back Pain Relief
Have you ever wished you could simply download decades of wisdom from your favorite yoga teacher? That you could infuse your own mind and body right now with the experience they acquired through years of... Read more
Yoga for Back Pain: Restoring Balance and Wholeness
If you have ever suffered from back pain, you know what a painful and even debilitating experience it can be. An estimated four out of five people will experience back pain at one point in their life, so not... Read more
Yoga for Healthy Wrists: Research Confirms Yoga is Effective for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
As a neuroscience researcher, I have been involved in bench work activities for more than two decades. Routine laboratory work involves repetitive hand movements, tissue homogenization using handheld... Read more