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Flow with Change: A Yoga Sequence
As humans evolved, certainty and consistency came to mean safety. Conversely, a lack of those things came to set off alarm bells and preparations to fight, flee, or freeze, on biological, physical, and... Read more
Book Review: If I'm So Spiritual, Why Am I Still So Anxious?
As a yoga teacher, I have had students say they aspire to be more like me. What they mean is the calm, peaceful, stress-free yogi they see when I am on the mat. However, I quickly remind them there are times... Read more
How to Boost Your Mood with 6 Daily Practices
Nearly seven percent of adults in the U.S. are suffering from severe clinical depression at any given time. Fifteen percent of us will endure paralyzing depression at some point in our lives. And 18 percent of... 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 Helps Singer Marianne Faithfull Beat Depression
Award-winning English singer-songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull has overcome many trials in her life. She has fought drug addictions, breast cancer, Hepatitis C, and has conquered them all. By far her "... Read more
Yoga May Help to Relieve The Ongoing Symptoms of Depression
Major depression is the leading cause of disability for those 15 to 44 years of age, and affects nearly 7% Americans every year. The most common forms of treatment include psychotherapy and medication. A new study suggests that gentle Hatha yoga may help to curb some of the major symptoms of depression. Read more
Helping the Helpers: Yoga for Trauma Stewardship
There is not yet adequate recognition of the fact that those who work closely with traumatized populations could use the support of trauma-informed yoga classes themselves. As evidence of the beneficial effects of therapeutic yoga for trauma mounts, it’s becoming increasingly accepted as a valuable resource among members of the helping professions. Read more
The Healing Power of Silence – Richard Miller on iRest Yoga Nidra
If someone asked you to guess which institutions are green lighting programs to explore the healing power of yoga and yoga therapy, the United States military probably wouldn’t be high on your list. But, in 2004, the military approached clinical psychologist and yoga expert Richard Miller to ask if he would consider adapting the meditative yoga practice he had developed for a very vulnerable population: veterans with PTSD . Read more
Easing the Pain: Exploring the Effects of Yoga on PTSD Symptoms
The overwhelming majority of American men and women have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Of those, nearly 10% of women and 4% of men will develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). People with PTSD often experience avoidance, emotional reactivity, psychological rigidity and other debilitating effects. New research suggests that yoga may help to alleviate some of these symptoms. Read more
Yoga for PTSD: New Research Points to Potential Benefits
Roughly 10% of American women suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Alternative approaches like yoga and meditation are now being used to alleviate PTSD symptoms, yet little is known about their effectiveness. A new study suggests that yoga may help, but more research is needed to understand its benefits. Read more