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• Yoga FAQ: Almost Everything You Need to Know About Yoga--from Asana to Yamas by...

  

  by BaxterOn the heels of one of my favorite yoga books of all time, “Original Yoga,” Richard Rosen has delivered yet another treasure for yoga lovers, especiall... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• New Theory About the Purpose of Sleep (and Why It's So Important to Get Sound...

  

  by RamSleep by Francisco GoyaAccording to Ayurveda philosophy, sleep is one of three pillars that endow the body with strength, complexion, and healthy growth,... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Downward-Facing Dog Pose to Luge Pose, Version 4

  

  Yeah, we said last week version 3 was the last in Baxter's series on how to move from Downward-Facing Dog pose to Lunge pose with greater ease, but we were... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Friday Q&A: Hand Tendonitis

  

  Q: A friend of mine mentioned that due to tendonitis in her fingers she is unable to do Surya Namaskar and she was wondering what other alternatives she can... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Roger Cole on the Baroreflex!

  

  by NinaFor those of you who aren't familiar with him, Dr. Roger Cole is both a long-time Iyengar yoga teacher and a scientist who studies sleep. Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Energy Up!

  

  by BethYoung Italian Girl Resting by Paul Cezanne According to the Mayo Clinic nearly everyone is overtired or overworked from time to time. Unrelenting... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Restoring the Mind

  

  by JillRestorative Bridge Pose by Melina MezaAs I finish up teaching a 200 hour Embodied Mind Training in San Francisco, I have reached the part of the... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Dynamic Locust Pose

  

  Dynamic Locust pose is a great way to strengthen the entire back of your body, from the base of your skull all the way to the back of your legs. Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Friday Q&A: How Can I Study With Your Teachers?

  

  The Lesson by Pierre-Auguste RenoirQ: How can I study with your teachers?A: This of the most frequent questions we get here on Yoga for Healthy Aging . Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Why You Should Start a Home Yoga Practice

  

  by NinaHouses At Unterach On The Attersee by Gustav KlimtI just loved our post yesterday Accepting Your Body by Anna Guest-Jelley! Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Accepting Your Body

  

  by Anna Guest-JelleyRound Dance by Niki de Saint PhalleDo you ever wish you had a more accepting relationship with your body? If so, I’m right there with you. Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Anxiety, Longevity, and Yoga

  

  by RamBrick Wall by Marie Lossky(@Marie.Lossky on Instagram) In today’s hyper-competitive world, stress and competition in all facets of life have taken over... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Downward-Facing Dog Pose to Lunge, Version 3

  

  For those who found the other two ways of moving from Downward-Facing Dog pose to Lunge pose easy, here's a third possibility. Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Friday Q&A: Yoga for Long-Distance Runners

  

  Strong Winds, Pontoise by Camille PissarroQ: One of my running buddies sent this article to me that suggests that speed and strength training do more for... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2017 HEALTHY LIVING

• Yoga for Headaches: The Big Picture

  

  by NinaPink Light by Marie Lossky(@Marie.Lossky on Instagram)Because we have been blogging for over five years, it turns out that we often cover a single topic... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Chair Yoga Beneficial for Older Adults with Osteoarthritis

  

  by NinaA few years ago during a workshop on Yoga for Neurological Disorders, I did my first real session of chair yoga (see In Praise of Chair Yoga). Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Downward-Facing Dog Pose to High Lunge, Version 2

  

  This second version of Downward-Facing Dog pose to High Lunge presents the second easiest way to make this transition, allowing you to step your first foot as... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Friday Q&A: Dynamic Poses and the Breathing

  

  Q: I have been enjoying the videos of mini vinyasas that you all have been sharing on Mondays. However, I notice that you give very specific and consistent... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Got 20 Minutes? (Rerun)

  

  by Nina Perfect Tulips by Nina ZolotowThe first 20 minutes of moving around, if someone has been really sedentary, provide most of the health benefits. Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Witnessing the Self

  

  by BethThe Watcher by Clarence Holbrook Carter*Recently while talking to a good friend of mine I said something about the importance of listening to the body an... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2017 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING