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Studies Suggest That Pomegranate May Fight Certain Cancers
If an apple a day doesn’t keep the doctor away, its look-alike cousin the pomegranate just might. A study has found that a substance in pomegranates can slow or even stop the growth of breast cancer tumors... Read more
Karoshi: The Overwork Epidemic-Yogic Wisdom Might Just Help
In 1969, a 29-year-old man working in the shipping department of Japan’s largest newspaper died suddenly of a stroke. While at first his case was called occupational sudden death, it was later determined that... Read more
When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection
“If you can’t say no, your body will do it for you.” You may have experienced coming down with a cold after a period of high stress. You’ve worked long days, not slept enough, and put your needs last. As a... Read moreFeatured Courses
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
Optimize Your Holidays: Simplify, Create, Take Care of Yourself, Connect and Practice Yoga
“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention” – Oscar Wilde Over the years, I’ve steadily simplified my activities and responsibilities throughout the Christmas season and truly... Read more
Chard and White Bean Ragout
Baby, it’s cold outside. What kind of food can warm you up in a hurry? Hmmm … something like a hearty pasta or a chicken curry? Or maybe a lamb stew? It’s always fun to improvise, so I decided to open the... Read more
Yoga’s 7 Yajnas: A Framework for Healthy Relationships
Relationships can be complicated. Especially for an anxious person. As an anxious person, relationships were always hard for me. I’d vacillate between isolation and enmeshment. Both ends of the spectrum were... Read more
Quick, Cozy Comfort Food: Spaghetti Squash with Spinach and Feta
Confession time: Squash isn’t my favorite thing, whether it’s a summer or winter variety. (Have I said that already? Probably that last time I wrote a post about squash.) But you know, I’m warming up to it... Read more
Research Suggests a Link Between Diet and Behavior
Food has been linked to a host of mood disorders. But did you know an ultra-processed, nutrient-poor diet is also linked to changes in behavior and even acts of violence? In fact, it might be partly... Read more
Stand Up to Viruses: 7 Ayurvedic Tips to Help Boost Immunity
Our immunity is the body’s defense system that protects us from external invaders that can harm us. We are all born with an immune system that helps us fight infections. Our immunity continues to develop and... Read more