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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
Researchers Uncover Key to Keeping Seniors Healthy
Looking at multiple studies, researchers found a key factor in determining our health as we age. Coupling this factor with regular exercise, such as daily walks or participation in yoga classes, offers a... Read more
Yoga and Meditation Keep Your Brain Sharp and Resilient New Study Shows
Can yoga and meditation can help stave off cognitive decline and increase our brain’s efficiency and resilience? This appears to be the implications from a study recently published in Frontiers in Aging... Read more
What Makes a Good Yoga Study? Some of the Basics
People often ask me what makes a good yoga study. The short answer is, it’s complicated. If good yoga research were simple, we’d all be doing it. Here are the fundamentals that all yoga teachers, students and... Read more
Is Yoga Good for Cardiovascular Health? New Study Says Yes
Dedicated yoga practitioners often wonder whether their practice is sufficient in itself for maintaining cardiovascular health. A review of multiple studies recently published by the European Journal of Preventative Cardiolog y offers some of the strongest evidence so far that yoga as a stand-alone practice may indeed be effective therapy for cardiovascular health. Read more
Yoga and Meditation Can Change Your Brain New Research Suggests
Can yoga and meditation help stave off age-related declines in memory, concentration, information processing and improve the ability to regulate thoughts and emotions? Ground breaking new research exploring the interface of yoga, meditation, and brain science suggests that this may indeed be possible. Read more
Yoga and Weight Loss: How Much of a Calorie Blaster Is Bikram Yoga Really?
Bikram yoga, also known as hot yoga, has soared in popularity in recent years, thanks in large part to its reputation as a “calorie blaster.” Some studios claim their Bikram classes will help you burn as many as 1,000 calories in a single session, which sounds like a dieter’s dream. Read more