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Book Review: Timothy McCall's Saving My Neck: A Doctor's East/West Journey Through Cancer
There is much talk these days of integrative medicine , complementary approaches to disease, and allopathic vs. “alternative” medicine. As both a board-certified medical doctor and yoga therapist, Timothy... Read more
Cancer and Stress: A Healing Yoga Practice to Calm Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most common side effects along the entire spectrum of the cancer journey. Nearly all patients will experience anxiety at one point or another, including after receiving a diagnosis,... Read more
Yoga and Cancer: A Sequence to Help Alleviate Lymphedema
One of the most distressing side effects of cancer treatment is lymphedema, a swelling of the extremities caused by damage to the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system 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
Cancer and Insomnia: A Short, Relaxing Sequence to Put You on the Path to Sleep
You probably know the feeling - lying in bed for hours on end looking at the clock with the mind swirling, chattering and generally keeping you from falling asleep. You re-play the events of the day getting... Read more
Deep Rest: Healing Yoga for Cancer-Related Fatigue
For most people, a good night’s sleep will set us right when we experience occasional fatigue. Cancer-related fatigue is different and not completely understood by allopathic medicine. This deep tiredness is... Read more
Healing Yoga for Cancer: Pain Relief
Although cancer touches one in three women and one in two men nationwide, more people than ever are living longer after treatment. New and promising research heralds the benefits of yoga practice post-... Read more
Yoga for Breast Cancer Patients: New Study Explores Appropriate Home Practices
Cancer treatment is an arduous process. Patients may experience a range of debilitating side effects both during and after treatment. Yoga may help with these side effects, but is it possible for people... Read more
Study Lists 7 Benefits of Yoga for Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors
A new review of the research finds yoga therapy beneficial for those with breast cancer. Read more
Prostate Cancer: Light Therapy Offers Effective Treatment for Early Stages, New Study Shows
Nearly 1 out of every 7 men in the U.S. will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. A new study offers hope that for men with early prostate cancer a new non-invasive treatment might be an effective,... Read more