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• We've Moved!

  

  by NinaYes, it took a bit longer to make the move than I expected—isn't that always the case with construction projects?—but we're now safely installed on the... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Seek Your Source: Sahasrara (Crown) Chakra

  

  by BethThis is part 8 in my series on the chakras. The last post focused on Ajna (Third Eye) Chakra and how we journey toward wisdom. This post will explore... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Strengthening Pose of the Week: Upward Plank Pose

  

  by BridgetWith my long neck and a body that prefers curling up into fetal position, Upward Plank pose (Purvottanasana) has always been a challenging pose for me. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Featured Video: Sequence for Warming Up Your Feet, Ankles, and Lower Legs

  

  by BarrieFeet 102 by Aaron SiskindI'm excited to announce I'll be doing a new series of videos on balancing! I'm going to start with two videos that provide... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Yoga for Pandemic-Related Chronic Stress

  

  by NinaPower Headache by Judy ChicagoRemember when we used to count the number of weeks we were into the pandemic? Then when it became the number of months? Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Strengthening Pose of the Week: Side Plank Pose

  

  by BridgetSide Plank pose (Vasisthasana) is a good strengthening pose for so many reasons. As I’ve mentioned in recent weeks, improving core strength requires... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Healthy Hands and Wrists for Computer Users with Wrist Flossing

  

  by NinaFace by hand on a red backgroundby Fernand LegerYesterday I read a brief article in the New York Times 3 Ways to Relieve Work-From-Home Pains in which... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• No Such Thing as "Just Stretching"

  

  by Nina“I think it’s possible that we should not look at stretching so much as a way to make muscles longer, but instead view it as a way to make muscles... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Strengthening Pose of the Week: Plank Pose

  

  by BridgetA couple of years ago, Plank pose gained some notoriety when it was revealed to be a staple of 85-year-old Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• From Doing Yoga to Being Yoga

  

  by BarrieHave you ever heard something in yoga class that moved you deeply? That resonated with you as true on an intuitive level? Maybe even brought a tear to... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Why "Just Asana" is More Than Just Asana

  

  by SandyThe Joy of Life by Henri MatisseRecently I had a lovely long Zoom catch up with a friend and fellow yoga teacher. We had a wide-ranging conversation,... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Future of Our "Subscribe by Email" Feature

  

  by NinaRight now over 5,500 of you subscribe to this blog by email. Of course there are other ways to read the blog, such as by following us on Facebook or... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Strengthening Pose of the Week: Locust Pose

  

  by BridgetBecause our eyes are on the front of our heads, most things we do tend to take place in front of us. Over the years, the muscles in our front body... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Yoga for Improving Agility: The Big Picture

  

  by NinaLe Tennis by Charles LapicqueAgility is the ability to move easily through a series of positions while you stay balanced and in control. Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Back to Basics: The Four Essential Physical Skills for Healthy Aging

  

  by NinaVolleyball by Niki de Sainte PhalleI recently realized that I think about yoga for healthy aging every single day. This is not just because I’m the Edito... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Strengthening Pose of the Week: Powerful Pose

  

  by BridgetI spent 10 years of my childhood in a small retirement village in Wisconsin. My next-door neighbors Walter and Evelyn were my favorites to visit. Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Journey to Wisdom: The Ajna (Third Eye) Chakra

  

  by Beth“Wisdom begins in wonder,” are the wise words of Socrates, and we would do well to take them to heart as we continue our journey through the chakras. Thi... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Yoga for Improving Balance: The Big Picture

  

  by NinaStairs by Javad HamidiThe ability to balance is so important for healthy aging that we’ve been writing about it here on the blog from the beginning (see... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Strengthening Pose of the Week: Downward-Facing Dog Pose

  

  by BridgetDownward-Facing Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana) is a great full-body pose that strengthens your arms and legs, as well as your core stabilizer muscles. Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Aging and Loss of Strength

  

  by NinaThe strength of both our muscles and bones is what enables us move through the world, whether we are taking a long hike in the mountains, carrying a bag... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING