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• Understanding Vagal Tone

  

  by Bridget Normal Human Brain, Inferior View, Cranial NervesPatrick J. LynchThere’s been a lot of talk lately about vagal tone and how yoga can help to... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Corpse Pose for Meditation

  

  by Patrice Priya WagnerWhen teaching workshops on meditation, I've had students ask me what pose to use and usually I answer, "Pick a seated position that is... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• 8 Ways to Practice Savasana (Relaxation Pose)

  

  by NinaThe purpose of Savasana (Relaxation pose) is to enable you to rest completely, both physically and mentally. So that’s why the position you take when... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Featured Video: Evolving Your Supported Child's Pose

  

  by Bridget I was glancing through Barrie Risman's Evolving Your Yoga Bonus Content page on her website, and stumbled upon this one about Salamba Balasana... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Heart of the Matter: Anahata (Heart) Chakra

  

  by BethPlain of Air by Rene MagritteThis is part 5 in my series on the chakras. The last post focused on Manipura (Solar Plexus) chakra, and how we sense, feel... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Grief and Yoga: Interview with Dr. Lynn Somerstein

  

  by NinaI See, I Feel, I Hear, I am Aliveby Nina Tokhtaman ValetovaNina: Thanks so much, Lynn, for the interviews you did with me about Yoga and Anxiety, Yoga an... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Straight to the Heart Mini Practice

  

  by Barrie Our Stenciled Heart by Miriam ShapiroIn honor of Valentine’s Day, here’s a short sequence that wastes no time getting to the heart of the matter, so t... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• 7 Poses for Yoga Break

  

  by Ellen SaltonstallAfter reading Nina's post The Importance of Interrupted Sitting!, I would like to share this post about poses that I do when I need a break... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Anger and Yoga: Interview with Dr. Lynn Somerstein

  

  A Cool Corner by Clara SouthernNina: Thanks so much, Lynn, for the interviews you did with me about yoga and depression and yoga and anxiety. Today I’d love to... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Featured Video: Healthy Knees

  

  by Bridget My grandmother on my mom's side had both knees replaced, and my mom has had one knee and one hip replaced. If knee problems are inherited, I've got... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Importance of Interrupted Sitting!

  

  by NinaBeth in Rishi's PostureYou know how everyone seems to think that sitting for many hours a day is some kind of crime against your body—sitting is the new... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Depression and Yoga: Interview with Dr. Lynn Somerstein

  

  by NinaRed Balloon by Paul KleeNina: Thanks so much, Lynn, for the interview you did with me about yoga and anxiety Anxiety and Yoga: Interview with Dr. Lynn... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Is Meditation Really for Everyone?

  

  by Bridget Meditation by Marc ChagallSimilar to my experience with gratitude practice, when I moved to the Bay Area more than 20 years ago, I found it to be... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Breaking Bad: The Subconscious Mind and Yoga

  

  by Leza LowitzFreedom of Mind by Rene MagritteI’ve been thinking about different mind states lately, especially after having been cooped up for the better part... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Anxiety and Yoga: Interview with Dr. Lynn Somerstein

  

  by NinaWater Lilies by Claude MonetWith all the challenges and stress people are facing on a daily basis during these difficult times, there are starting to be... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Featured Video: Half Moon Pose, Chair Variations

  

  by Bridget Almost exactly a year ago, Nina and I drove down to Santa Barbara to attend an Accessible Yoga Training, led by Jivana Heyman. Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Power Up: Manipura (Solar Plexus) Chakra

  

  by BethFire, Full Moon by Paul Klee“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.” —Alice WalkerThis is part 4 in my... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• A Time for Yoga Philosophy

  

  by BarrieA Sunbeam over the Sea by Henry MooreRecently, I was listening to a story on National Public Radio about a group of community organizers in Vermont... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Royal Road: Gandhi, Social Activism, and Yoga

  

  Gandhi March by Nandalal Boseby Nina“It contains the profound idea that nothing done is ever lost, that there is no sin in the path of action. This is the... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Enlighten Up: Interview with Beth Gibbs About Her New Book

  

  by NinaI'm very proud to announce that Beth Gibbs has a new book Enlighten Up! that has just been released. Today I wanted to give Beth the opportunity to tell... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2021 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING