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Struggle with Tight Hamstrings in Yoga? Try This Myofascial Release Trick
by Eve Johnson
Is there such a thing as yoga magic? If you struggle with tight hamstrings, this five-minute myofascial yoga challenge might lead you to say yes. The effects can be startling the first time you try it. What is The Hamstring Yoga Challenge? The hamstring yoga challenge is a simple five-... Read more
Yoga Research: How to Identify Sound Studies on Yoga and Meditation
by Rachel Lanzerotti, MSW, eRYT500, IAYT
There’s a stream of new research emerging about yoga and mindfulness, and even more popular news and social media posts about the health effects of mind-body practices. This research asks important questions, such as: Can yoga improve your mood? Is meditation better than medication? Will... Read more
Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) Yoga Myths: Flexing the Foot and Parallel Shins
by Rachel Scott
Have you been in yoga class, plopped into Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose), and been told to flex your foot “to protect the knee?” When I first began practicing yoga, like a dutiful yogini, I followed my teacher’s instructions and diligently flexed my foot. But as I learned more about anatomy, I started to... Read more
A Quick Yoga Pick-Me-Up: Pranayama Practice for Increased Energy
by Olga Kabel
Several months ago I got in a habit of going for a short walk in the morning to clear my mind and get myself ready for the day. Those 15 minutes turned out to be crucial in getting my day off to a good start, but something was still missing. Since I do not have time for a full yoga practice in the... Read more
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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