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• Stress-Related Disorders and Autoimmune Diseases

  

  by NinaPhoto by Heidi Santschi of Heidi Santschi Garden DesignJust a quick post today to let you know about a recent scientific study Association of... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Why We Say "Namaste" in Yoga Classes and Some Alternatives

  

  by Nina West Meets East by Arvind RamanathanRichard Rosen emailed me after he read my post "Namaste" and the Anjali Mudra, in which I discussed among other... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Three Versions of Tree Pose

  

  In this video, Baxter demonstrates three versions of Tree pose, one of the few original standing yoga poses (according to author Richard Rosen) and a... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Friday Q&A: Sesamoiditis and Yoga

  

  Q: I've been recently diagnosed with sesamoiditis. My normal dynamic sequence of standing poses and sun salutations is awkward and/or painful so I've mainly... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• "Namaste" and the Anjali Mudra

  

  by NinaPhoto by Sarit Z RogersSeveral of my yoga teachers throughout my many years of taking classes have ended their classes by instructing the class to take... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Preventing Falls with Yoga

  

  by Ram Rising, Falling, Flying by Sophie Taeuber-Arp Postural balance is the ability to keep your body stable and to regain balance whenever there is a shift... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• A "Light" Practice for Summer

  

  by JillTwo Bees in a Thistle by Heidi Santschi of Heidi Santschi Garden DesignSince it's summer where I live I'd like to stay a little “light. Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Advanced Standing Dynamic X and O

  

  This advanced version of Standing Dynamic X and O is more active than the original Standing Dynamic X and O, building more agility and strengthening the fast... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• How Much Stretch is Enough? (Rerun)

  

  by BaxterReclined Leg StretchLast week I looked at the concept of “compression” both as a perceivable event in your body and as a potential problem for your bod... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Vive La Difference: Yoga Vs. Buddhism

  

  by NinaLotus by Heidi Santschi of Heidi Santschi Garden DesignDid you know that a significant portion of the fourth chapter in the Yoga Sutras is an argument... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Home Practice: The Big Picture

  

  by NinaHouses in Auvers by Vincent van GoghThe request I received was for information on practicing yoga at home, particularly realistic home practice as real... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• A Sequence for People Who Sit for Long Periods

  

  by BaxterBaxter At Music CampI was thrilled to see that in Yoga for Traveling Nina compiled all the posts we have done over the years related to yoga for... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Hands-Free Sage's Twist 3 with Strap

  

  This creative version of Sage's Twist 3 (Marichyasana 3) uses a strap around your hips and the shin of your bent knee shin to provide more stability for your... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Friday Q&A: Chakras That Are True to Yoga

  

  Q: Can you write an in depth look at the chakras? What was the original intent in the ancient texts? And how has the understanding changed over time? What is... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Yoga Assists and Consent

  

  by NinaI actually learned to teach yoga asanas with my hands. That’s because I spent several years assisting other teachers, including Rodney Yee, Donald... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Dying, Death, and Grief: An Overview

  

  by NinaCanyon Road by Heidi Santschi of Heidi Santschi Garden Design“Death is going to happen to you—whether you want it to or not—and you're never going to be... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Working with Your Energy Levels

  

  by BethMorning Glories by Heidi Santschi of Heidi Santschi Garden Design“Aging is not for sissies. I bet you’ve heard that one somewhere. It typically means tha... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Standing Dynamic X and O

  This standing version of Dynamic X and O (see the reclined Reclined here), improves the range of motion in your hips, shoulder, and knees while challenging... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Friday Q&A: How Old is Your Blog?

  

  The Birthday by Marc ChagallQ: How old is your blog? A: Baxter and I were asked this question in person yesterday by a reader. And when I replied, “Almost... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Co-opting Patanjali

  

  by NinaPatanjali Store in New Delhi*Just last night I finished reading Edwin Bryant’s extraordinary book The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING