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Yoga Can Help with Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition of the nervous system that affects nearly one million people in the U.S. and 2.3 million around the world. There is, as yet, no cure for MS. However, research shows... Read more
Yogis Are Human: The Heart Sutra and the Heart Muscle
“You’re not supposed to have a cold,” a student said one night at the yoga studio. “Oh?” I replied, eyebrow raised. “You’re a yoga teacher,” she offered by way of explanation. I wish I’d had a witty comeback,... Read more
What is Chronic Inflammation and Why is it Killing Us?
If it seems like you hear a lot about inflammation, you’re right. It’s become the latest buzzword in the health world. That’s because research shows a link between inflammation and many chronic conditions,... 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
Yoga for Heart Disease and COPD
Heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are debilitating and potentially fatal conditions. While emerging research suggests that yoga may be beneficial for those with heart failure and... Read more
Yoga for Metabolic Syndrome - An Interview with Dr. Baxter Bell
Heart disease, stroke and diabetes all rank among the top 7 leading causes of death in the U.S. Can yoga help reduce the risk of contracting these all-too-common chronic diseases? In this interview, Dr. Baxter... Read more
Pranayama and Cancer
As one of the steps on Patanjali’s eight-step path of yoga, pranayama has been practiced by yogis for thousands of years as a way to quiet the mind and tap into the subtle, energetic realms of the body. Prana... Read more
Five Ways Yoga Can Reduce Your Cancer Risk
“You have cancer.” About half of all men and one-third of all women in the United States will hear those words in their lifetime. That’s 40 percent of us. We each hope it’s not us, but hope is not a plan. And... Read more
Yoga and Healing After Cancer - Interview with Tari Prinster
In the movie “Yoga Woman,” Tari Prinster tells the moving story about her struggle with cancer and how yoga helped her heal and recover after the treatment. Tari has since become a leading force in teaching... Read more
Review: Tari Prinster’s Yoga for Cancer - Important New Resource for Cancer Survivors
Few things are more devastating than a diagnosis of cancer. People who get this sobering news often face a long, grueling treatment. And alas, even when the treatment is successful, they often have to contend... Read more