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3 Steps to Contentment
“ There is no greater sin than de s ire, no greater curse than discontent, no greater misfortune than wanting something for oneself. Therefore he who knows that enough is enough will always have enough .” –... Read more
5 Ways a Gratitude Journal Changes Lives
Have you ever tried to keep a daily gratitude journal? How long did you last? I’ve tried to keep one many times in my life, and I have failed every time. The longest I’ve ever kept a journal was for a measly... Read more
Dysautonomia: The Health Epidemic No One Tells You About
Could Long COVID, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and numerous other conditions be caused by the same underlying condition? In this article, we talk with the author and... 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
7 Keys to Help You Age Gracefully
With age comes wisdom and grace. As a yoga therapist, I’ve worked with many people in their 60s, 70s, 80s and even 90s. Most come with health concerns. But overwhelmingly, they come with a desire to age... Read more
How to Keep Commitments to Ourselves
It is easy to show up to appointments we make with other people. But I’ve noticed that most of us struggle with commitments to ourselves. If we say we’re going to exercise, meditate, write, journal, and work... Read more
Fight Alzheimer's: Physical Exercise and Brain Health
It’s a very common myth these days that the best way to keep your brain healthy is to exercise it with mental exercises, you know, by learning a new language, doing crossword puzzles, and so on. But there is... Read more
5 Inspiring Stories of Self-Healing
We have an incredible ability to heal ourselves, beyond what science can currently explain. I am fascinated by stories of people who have found ways to cure themselves of incurable conditions. In this post I’... Read more
Reduce NSAIDs: Strategies for Osteoarthritis
Research Suggests NSAIDs Linked to Cardiovascular Disease If you suffer from osteoarthritis, some days may require a little extra pain relief just to get through your usual tasks. But there are certain... Read more
Is Parkinson's Disease a Gut Problem?
It’s been known for a long time that Parkinson’s disease is a condition that arises in the brain. Certain nerve cells in the brain begin to break down, and levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter, drop,... Read more