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• Yoga and Recovery

  

  by Richard BQuiet Pond in the Park of Appeal by Gustav KlimtThe first thing that comes to mind as I write about yoga and 12 Step Recovery is equanimity. My... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Serendipity: Discovering Yoga for Depression

  

  by Yoriko MatsumotoSerendipity is a word to describe my life.I had breakdown. Most of Japanese kids work hard. I was one of them. When I was 14 years old, I... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Dynamic Clam Shell Rollups

  

  This reclined sequence strengthens your core and also prepares your hips for the position you take in Reclined Cobbler's pose. As you roll up and down, you can... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Featured Sequence: Yoga for Camping (and Other Forms of Travel)

  

  by Baxter I recently went on a five-day car camping trip and while I had a lot of fun and got a lot of exercise, I quickly realized that my body really needed... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Reality of Grief

  

  by Lisa WendellLove and Grief by John Holland*I will be 65 in August. I started doing yoga when I was 18 in 1970 using the black and white pictures in an old... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Freeze Response and Stress

  

  by BethIce On The Siene at Bennecourt by Claude MonetMost of us are familiar with the term “fight or flight” as a response to stress. However, there is another... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• PTSD, Veterans, and Yoga

  

  by RamSoldiers by Marc ChagallOn Veterans Day, November 11, we honor the brave men and women for their patriotism and willingness to serve selflessly (aka... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Dynamic Fire on the Thighs Pose

  

  This dynamic sequence focuses on core strengthening. You can practice it on its own for its strengthening benefits or as a preparation for arm balances, such... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Veterans, Health Spans, and Yoga

  

  Wounded Soldier by Marc ChagallIt’s Memorial Day weekend here in the U.S. (Monday is the actual holiday), so we’re fundraising today for the Veterans Yoga... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2017 HEALTHY LIVING

• Yoga Effective as An Adjunct to Western Medicine for Treating Depression

  

  by NinaMorning Glories in Flowers and Buds by HokusaiJust a quick note today about a study Adjunctive yoga v. health education for persistent major depression: ... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Jill's Guided Meditations

  

  by NinaJill Satterfield has long had a treasure trove of guided meditations in audio file format that were too long for us to share on the blog. Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Relationship Between Anger and Fear

  

  by BethFire at Night by Francisco GoyaIn my last post Understanding and Dealing with Anger I wrote about anger as one of our core human emotions and offered som... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Dynamic Side Plank Pose

  

  In this mini vinyasa you move back and forth between Downward-facing Dog pose and Side Plank pose. This builds both upper and side body strength and improves... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Friday Q&A: How Long to Stretch

  

  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 19 May 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Benefits of Practicing a "Toilet Meditation"

  

  by Shelly ProskoBridge in Spring by Marie Lossky (@Marie.Lossky on Instagram)Often when we use the toilet, we’re in a hurry and rushing with the attitude of... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Interview with Dr. Loren Fishman on Yoga for Osteoporosis and Other Topics

  

  by BaxterFor those of you not familiar with the work of Dr. Fishman, he is a long-time yoga practitioner, a physician specializing in rehabilitative medicine,... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• 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 16 May 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Dynamic Bridge Pose

  

  This version of Dynamic Bridge pose is the one we described here on the blog and the version that will appear in our forthcoming book Yoga for Healthy Aging, du... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Friday Q&A: December Book Release

  

  Q: I hear you've finished writing your book on yoga for healthy aging. Is it available yet? And how can I get a copy? A: Although we've finished writing the boo... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2017 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING

• Coping Mechanisms for Grief and Loss

  

  by NinaOut of the Dark Woods by Marie Lossky (@Marie.Lossky on Instagram)Last Thursday when I was talking with Bonnie Maeda (see The Way Home: Yoga for Grief)... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING