There are several obstacles to beginning a home yoga practice. Although home practice is an important way to deepen your practice many students find it difficult to sustain a regular practice at home. Let’s examine some of the frustrations that get in the way of establishing a home practice. Time One of the first obstacles […]
Among many other issues, the benefits of yoga for mental health are possibly the most sought-after for practitioners. Personally, I took my first yoga class hoping to lift myself from a cycle of depressiveness. While I had no clinical diagnosis, my mood swings affected my life to such a degree that I searched for ways […]
Many people seek out yoga to help alleviate back pain. As a teacher, I see that it is the most common ailment students report. We have seen how yoga can help with women’s health issues as well as support cardiac health. Poor sitting posture, whether at a desk or in a car, contributes to the […]
Yoga provides many benefits to our health, including to cardiac health. Studies have shown a variety of ways that yoga practice can positively benefit heart health. The guidance of a competent and knowledgeable teacher is an important aspect of this. Let’s look at some of the ways yoga can lead to positive outcomes for cardio […]
Yoga is well-known to be a beneficial part of a healthy lifestyle. Many students have personal stories of how practicing yoga benefits their general health. What some may not know is that studies have been done on how yoga leads to positive outcomes for specific health issues. Among those are studies that look at the […]
Black lives matter. We do not deny that. However, racism casts doubt on how true that is in the lived experience of black Americans. Now, many across the country are facing up to that reality. For some people, it is the first time they have noticed and accepted the uncomfortable truth that not all people […]
The word yoga shares it’s root with the word yoke, meaning to become joined in union. Generally, yoke is used in the context of pack animals being used to pull a cart. In yoga, it’s the body, mind and spirit joined together to pull you through life. How do we define the body, mind and […]
In previous posts we saw how the eight limbs of yoga help to deal with the challenges of sheltering at home. Beginning in part 1, we discussed the yamas, or moral imperatives, and in part 2 the niyamas, or personal observances. In the last post, we discussed how asana, pranayama and pratyahara help to navigate […]
There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.― Linda Grayson A friend with chocolate is nice, but what about a friend who introduces you to yoga. Now that is something special. Did you start yoga because a friend recommended it? And now look at how yoga has made your life […]
The pandemic is everywhere. It’s in the news, it’s in your emails and it’s on your social media timeline. Even if your body hasn’t caught the coronavirus, your mind is still infected by its presence. The looming threat of the virus creates fear and anxiety. No doubt we have all experienced feelings of panic at […]
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