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• The Importance of Exercise!

  

  by NinaPeggy Kelley, Age 67 "Exercise among middle-aged and older adults in the Western world is rare. By most estimates, only about 10 percent of people past... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Bliss Body (Anandamayakosha)

  

  by BethThe Woodcutter by Winslow HomerAs a forever student on the yogic path, my goal is to find ways to understand and apply yoga philosophy to my everyday... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Yamas and Niyamas That Are New To Us

  

  by Victor Dubin, ERYT 500Photo by Sarit Z Rogers of Sarit PhotographyJust as you can practice Supta Padangustasana (Reclined Leg Stretch) to stretch your... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Hands-Free Reclined Leg Stretch Pose

  

  This hands-free version of Reclined Leg Stretch pose builds more strength in your hips, legs and core than the classic pose, while still stretching some of the... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Friday Q&A: How Long to Stretch (Rerun)

  

  Q: How long should I hold a stretch for maximum benefits? A: Before we answer this reader’s question, we will provide some background on flexibility and... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• READER'S CHOICE: Pain Management Practice

  

  by Baxter Water Lilies by Claude MonetThis sequence combines gentle poses to improve strength, flexibility, and overall movement of the body without triggering... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2018 FITNESS

• READER'S CHOICE: Understanding and Dealing with Anger

  

  by BethUntitled by Atsuko Tanaka*Seeing red, seething mad, fit to be tied, and hot under the collar are just a few phrases that describe the feeling of anger,... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• READER'S CHOICE: Does Yoga Wreck Your Body? A Scientist's Perspective

  

  by BradA Crow by Philip AmdalThere’s been a lot of buzz after the Sunday Times article on yoga and injuries, "How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body." My own take on... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Warrior 1 Calf Stretch Variation

  

  This version of Warrior 1 at the wall is a great way to stretch the muscles in the calf region of your lower legs, specifically the gastrocnemius and soleus... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• FridayQ&A: Hammertoes and Yoga

  

  Q: I have a student who has hammertoe. He reports that he has difficulty in all standing poses because this throws off his balance. Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Removing Negative Feelings

  

  by NinaPhoto by Melina Meza1.33 By cultivating an attitude of friendship toward those who are happy, compassion toward those in distress, joy toward those who... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Asking the Big Questions

  

  by JivanaMoonlight by Sarit Z RogersI remember when I was young, I would look up at the stars in amazement and wonder what the hell was going on. Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Overcoming Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain

  

  by RamSometime back I wrote about my personal experience with Ehlers-Danos Syndrome (EDS), a condition that is associated with loose, hypermobile joints that... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Anatomy of the Ankles and Feet, Part 2

  

  This is Baxter's second anatomy lesson on the feet. In this session he's focusing on the movements you can make with your feet and ankles, and how these... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Goodbye, Dear Things, and Thanks!

  

  Van Gogh's Chair by Vincent van Gogh“But when we really delve into the reasons for why we can’t let something go, there are only two: an attachment to the past... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Richard Rosen Clarifies the Meaning of Avidya (Ignorance)

  

  by Baxter and RichardFuji, Mountains in Clear Weather by HokusaiAs Nina was working on correcting my earlier misapprehension about the yogic concept of avidya... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Value of Holding Space

  

  by JillInner Space by Luciano BartoliniLife as we all realize is difficult, messy, and unpredictable. How do we hold what our life offers us? Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Wisdom Body Practice: 10 Steps to Freedom, Steps 6 & 7

  

  by BethPhoto by Sarit Z Rogers of Sarit PhotographyMeditation is the tool that both the Taittirya Upanishad and B.K.S. Iyengar recommend to bring wisdom to all... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Easy Sitting Twist Variation

  

  This variation of Easy Sitting Twist with raised arms means you need to use your spinal and core muscles instead of your arms and hands to move into the twist,... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Friday Q&A: Strengthening Your Hips

  

  Q: I have a student who is already very flexible in the hips. Can you suggest how to strengthen the hips in general?A: There are many reasons for keeping your... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2018 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING