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Should Yoga Postures Take a Backseat in Yoga Therapy? A New Research Paper Tackles a Bold, But Controversial Question
A new critical review of yoga therapy in health care calls for eliminating postures and using reductionist research methods. Is it missing the mark? Read more
Yoga and Breathing: Study Shows Alternate Nostril Breathing Reduces Blood Pressure and Improves Performance
Nadi Shodhana , or alternate nostril breathing, is a simple pranayama technique that can have powerful effects on the nervous system, helping calm the mind, reduce stress and improve focus. All day long we... Read more
Yoga Improves Mental Function in Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Emerging research suggests that a manual-based yoga program may improve memory, executive function, mood, and resilience in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. 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 Shows Promise as Complementary Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation
Researchers in Sweden recently looked at the effects of yoga on people suffering from paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Their findings are good news for those suffering from this widespread heart condition ... Read more
Yoga In Schools Improves Health According To New Research Review
A recent survey suggests that roughly 80% of children and adolescents will have some form of psychological problem by age 21. Many of these conditions, like depression and anxiety are rooted in chronic stress... Read more
Low Distress Tolerance and Body Image Concerns May Keep People from Yoga Practice
Yoga research is often plagued by high rates of drop out and noncompliance with practice recommendations. To date we have little information as to why some individuals stick with regular yoga practice while... Read more
Meditation May Change The Brain’s Response To Stress, Study Shows
Chronic stress kills. Decades of research show that high levels of persistent stress undermine every system in the body, increasing the risk for disease, diminished quality of life, and poor mental health... Read more
Research Suggests Yoga May Ease Symptoms of Prenatal Depression
Prenatal depression can lead to numerous immediate and long-term negative consequences for mothers and their children. Recent research suggests that prenatal depression is a strong predictor of postpartum... Read more
Best Bet for Preventing Type 2 Diabetes? A Healthy Lifestyle Plus Yoga Says Study
Metabolic syndrome refers to a cluster of symptoms, which increase the risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke and premature death. A study published in Diabetes & Metabolism finds that yoga may be an... Read more