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The Power of Sleep Part 2
In The Power of Sleep: Part 1 , I discussed the detrimental effects of sleeping less than eight hours each night. Given the average person is now sleeping a mere 6.8 hours, this information is important to... Read more
The Power of Sleep: Part 1
Several years ago, I read a fascinating study on how sleep patterns have changed since the industrial revolution. Two differences stood out as the most significant: The average person has knocked off more than... Read more
Do You Snore or Suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome? Yogic Breathing Can Help!
Some people have an uncontrollable urge to move their legs at night because their legs feel uncomfortable. These sensations usually arise after being stationary for a while (sitting or lying down), and they... 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 Offers Relief for Insomnia in Post-Menopausal Women
According to a study published in the journal Menopause , practicing yoga asana before bed may not just offer effective therapy for insomnia, but can also reduce the severity of menopausal symptoms and increase overall quality of life. Read more
Does Insomnia Increase Risk of Cancer?
Missing out on sleep makes us feel lousy and it affects our life in many ways. But could lack of sleep due to either insomnia or simply a busy lifestyle even put you at greater risk for developing cancer? Read more